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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

Museum·Saadiyat Island

Opens 11 December 2026

The Guggenheim’s museum on Saadiyat Island, opening on 11 December 2026.

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  • Opening 11 Dec 2026
Address
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

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About Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens on 11 December 2026 in the Saadiyat Cultural District, with tickets on sale from its own site (guggenheim.org).

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Guggenheim Abu Dhabi before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Guggenheim Abu Dhabi are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The Galleria3.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 12 min
  2. Qasr Al Hosn7.2 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 18 min
  3. The Corniche8.9 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 21 min
  4. Qasr Al Watan12 kmCar or taxi 27 min
  5. The Grand Mosque16 kmCar or taxi 33 min
  6. Ferrari World22 kmCar or taxi 44 min
  7. Zayed International Airport26 kmCar or taxi 51 min

Location

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