Explore cultural architecture projects including museums, galleries, theatres, and public spaces from the UAE and around the world, celebrating contemporary architectural design and cultural experiences.
Opening December 2025 in Saadiyat Cultural District, the Zayed National Museum will be the national museum of the UAE—honouring Sheikh Zayed’s legacy through architecture, heritage, and world-class exhibitions.
Foster + Partners presents the stunning designs for the Zayed National Museum, a landmark cultural institution currently under construction on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Named after the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the museum will stand as a tribute to the country’s history, culture, and heritage.
Forming part of Abu Dhabi's cultural district on Saadiyat Island, it is only fitting that the architecture housing relics and artefacts from the Western and Eastern worlds is an icon in itself. French architect Jean Nouvel designed the structure as a floating dome, protecting a complex of white cuboid structures underneath.
When visiting Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is often high on the list of places to visit. It is easy to see why, as the largest mosque in the country, it is an architectural icon. People visit from across the globe not only to admire the mesmerising domes and towering minarets but also to learn more about Arab culture, life and religion.
