Designed by world-renowned, Pritzker Prize winner, Japanese architect Tadao Ando, Dubai Museum of Art will become a major cultural and architectural landmark set to redefine the cityscape and further enrich Dubai’s creative landscape when it opens to the public. It is a visionary project developed by Al-Futtaim Group on the waters of Dubai Creek.

By enriching Dubai’s creative landscape and strengthening its global cultural, the new Dubai Museum of Art will add to the city’s diversity and reinforce its standing as a cultural destination.

Through its exhibitions, programs and educational initiatives, the museum will serve as a new beacon for the city’s arts’ scene and a platform for artists from around the world to share ideas and exchange knowledge.

DUMA will feature a one-of-a-kind design blending deep-rooted local culture with modern architectural sensibilities, creating a strong appeal to artists and art enthusiasts.

Inspired by the sea and the pearl, symbols of Dubai’s heritage and spirit, the museum’s curved shell will enclose a circular exhibition hall to represent unity, discovery and continuity. A central cylindrical opening that allows natural light to cascade through the structure, evoking the gentle shimmer of a pearl.

Rising five stories above the water, DUMA will feature adaptable exhibition galleries across the first and second floors, a restaurant and V.I.P. lounge on the third floor, as well as ground and basement levels. Beyond its exhibitions, the museum will host artist talks, panel discussions, educational programs and art fairs.

Purpose-built event spaces and a dedicated V.I.P. lounge will support a cultural calendar to foster dialogue and creative innovation. To deepen its educational impact, the museum will include a library and study rooms, as well as world-class training programs designed to nurture future generations of creative leaders.