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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

A third-century Buddha sculpture from Gandhara, in present-day Pakistan, on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi's Spices and Wonders exhibition. Victor Besa / The National

Spices and shipwrecks: Louvre Abu Dhabi explores history of the Indian Ocean

CultureOctober 14, 2026

Camels have played a central role in Emirati life for thousands of years, a history explored in Zayed National Museum's coming exhibition. Photo: Peter Leach / DCT Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum Collection

Zayed National Museum's first temporary exhibition to explore 7,000 years of camel history

CultureOctober 14, 2026

More than 300 proposals were submitted for the sixth Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here event and the Richard Mille Art Prize. Victor Besa / The National

Six shortlisted artists for 2026 Richard Mille Art Prize named

Art & DesignOctober 06, 2026

Frank Gehry and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, toured the yet-to-open museum before the architect's death in 2025. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to feature Frank Gehry exhibition in opening programme

Art & DesignOctober 05, 2026

A section of the Mid-Island Parkway project under construction. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Abu Dhabi's Dh2.8bn Mid-Island Parkway phase one set for completion in 2027

UAEOctober 01, 2026

Ryan Reynolds was one of the keynote speakers at LiveX in Abu Dhabi. Getty Images

Ryan Reynolds praises Abu Dhabi arts scene and debates what makes cities thrive

Pop CultureSeptember 29, 2026

Ibrahim El-Salahi is recognised as the father of African and Arabic Modernism. Photo: Vigo Gallery

Ten Arab artists whose work is in the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection

Art & DesignSeptember 29, 2026

Exhuma is the seventh highest-grossing South Korean film of all time. Photo: EDKO Film

Horror and historical movies to watch for free as Korean Film Festival returns

Film & TVSeptember 22, 2026

Food hall Time Out Market Lisbon opened in 2014; Time Out Market Abu Dhabi is expected to open later this year. Getty Images

Time Out Market Abu Dhabi among the culinary highlights coming to Saadiyat Grove

FoodSeptember 22, 2026

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

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