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Saadiyat Island

Abu Dhabi's cultural district, home to world-class museums such as Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Zayed National Museum

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi tickets go on sale from September 18. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi tickets go on sale ahead of grand opening

Art & DesignSeptember 18, 2026
A rendering of Saadiyat Grove, set to include retail, signature dining, luxury hotels, wellness and longevity centres, residences and premium office space. Photo: Aldar

Momofuku and Gymkhana among more than 100 brands coming to new Saadiyat Island luxury destination

PropertySeptember 18, 2026
Visitors at the Zayed National Museum this year. Saadiyat Island has a particular attribute that is likely to draw people back. Victor Besa / The National

How a museum visit in Abu Dhabi became a lesson in soft power

CommentSeptember 14, 2026
A Desert fox made of Lego at the LEGO SHOWS Natural Brikstory, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island. Ruel Pableo for The National

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi turns to Lego for new interactive exhibition

Art & DesignSeptember 01, 2026
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open on December 11, becoming the latest major institution to join Saadiyat Cultural District. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi

Nine cultural events to look forward to in Abu Dhabi before the end of 2026

CultureAugust 21, 2026
Visitors attend Sandstorm Comics Presents Playgrounds a pop culture and comic festival. Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Inside Playgrounds, Abu Dhabi’s community-led celebration of collector culture

CultureAugust 17, 2026
Fabio Piano, the new vice chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National

Lessons from Covid steered NYUAD through war, says new vice chancellor

UAEAugust 13, 2026
Comic-book connoisseurs heading to Sandstorm Playgrounds can access rare items, enter competitions and meet artists. Antonie Robertson / The National

Sandstorm Playgrounds: New pop culture festival launches in Abu Dhabi

Pop CultureAugust 06, 2026
Valerie Hillings will oversee the opening exhibitions, public programmes and final preparations for the launch of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Photo: North Carolina Museum of Art by Justin Kase Conder

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi names Valerie Hillings as first director

Art & DesignAugust 04, 2026
Traditional crafts feature in Women of the Nation, which explores how Emirati women sustained homes, communities and cultural knowledge across generations. Antonie Robertson / The National

Zayed National Museum tour explores women's stories from 8,000 years ago

Art & DesignAugust 01, 2026
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi reveals opening date

CultureJuly 28, 2026
Dhabia AlMansoori’s With This Fruit, I Will Build a Kingdom draws on photographs of her younger brother at Abu Dhabi’s fruit market. Victor Besa / The National

UAE artists reimagine what photography can be in new exhibition

Art & DesignJuly 24, 2026
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is briefed on the design of Marsa Al Saadiyat. Photo: Wam
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Sheikh Khaled views plans for Dh100bn Marsa Al Saadiyat development

UAEJuly 22, 2026
Portrait of William and Penelope Welby Playing Chess (1769) by Francis Cotes is among the highlights of A Board Game Adventure exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Louvre Abu Dhabi traces 5,000 years of board games in new exhibition

Art & DesignJuly 17, 2026
Rendering of Dar Al Funoon Abu Dhabi. Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi

Dar Al Funoon will give Abu Dhabi a place where culture is continually made

CommentJuly 16, 2026
Museum visitors can sign up to create a personalised blend of Arabic coffee until the end of August. Victor Besa / The National

What to do at Zayed National Museum’s Emirati Sanaa programme this summer

CultureJuly 14, 2026
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