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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) led Saadiyat Cultural District has reached 76 per cent completion, with prominent institutions such as Zayed National Museum, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and the Natural History Museum, all slated for completion by 2025.
A rich legacy
Saadiyat Cultural District – which was first proposed back in 2006 – has been in the making for almost two decades. A testament to Abu Dhabi’s commitment to preserving heritage while embracing a forward-looking vision, Saadiyat Cultural District pays homage to the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed, who defined the country’s cultural agenda and unveiled the history of the UAE to the world through archaeological excavations and findings.
This legacy began with the establishment of Al Ain Museum, the first museum in the UAE, which…