New museums to open in Abu Dhabi in 2017

A pair of new museums are set to open in Abu Dhabi by 2017 after works on the projects resumed.

By Southall Travel -Friday, January 27, 2012 04:38 PM

New museums to open in Abu Dhabi in 2017

People travelling on flights to Abu Dhabi in the coming years will have a lot more cultural venues to choose from as the emirate is planning to open a pair of high profile museums.

The state has announced it is restarting plans to construct its own branches of the prestigious Louvre gallery in Paris and the Guggenheim in New York by 2017.

After falling into problems last year the plans stalled but they have been restated now, along with the construction of the Zayed National Museum, with all three venues to be constructed together on Saadiyat Island.

Each of the venues will be worth visiting based on their architectural merit alone, as Jean Nouvel is designing the Louvre, Lord Norman Foster is working on the Zayed and Frank Gehry will be overseeing the Guggenheim.

The news could prompt even more people to book flights to Abu Dhabi, with the state's Airports Company recently announcing it had seen a 13.9 per cent rise in passenger numbers during 2011.

Written by Alex Cochrane ADNFCR-1809-ID-801277255-ADNFCR

Create Your Own Travel Plan

Depart From

Destination

Airport [A-Z]

Trip Type
- Return
- One Way

Depart Date

Return Date

Direct Flights Only
Flexible Date (+/- 3 days)

Cabin

Adults
Children
Infant

[Age 12+]
[2–11]
[0–2]

Airline

World Travel News Archives

Southall Travel on Facebook - Become a Fan!

Our Team of Experts is eager to assist you with your holiday planning and bookings.
Call us for best fares on flights from UK.
All prices inclusive of pre payable taxes and charges.
Subject to Availability.