Art lovers in the UAE can now book tickets for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which opens on December 11. The museum will showcase modern and contemporary art from the 1960s to the present.
Located on Saadiyat Island, it joins major cultural attractions including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi has opened ticket bookings for its December 11 launch, with general admission priced at Dh70.
Entry is free for visitors under 18, senior Emiratis and residents aged 60+, People of Determination and UAE university students. Fazaa and Esaad cardholders can enter for Dh50, while UAE-employed educators, Hamat Al Watan and UAE military personnel pay Dh35. Eligible visitors must present valid ID and collect their tickets at the museum's ticket desk.
Designed by late architect Frank Gehry, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi features 28 galleries, a central atrium and 10 sculptural cones, with 23,000 square metres of outdoor exhibition space.
Spanning 11,600 square metres, the museum will showcase paintings, sculptures, photography, installations and digital media, highlighting artistic connections across cultures. It is being developed through a partnership between Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.
