His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, unveiled the exciting plans over the weekend.
Named Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA), the new attraction will literally rise above the waters of Dubai Creek.
It’s not just a space for art exhibitions; the museum itself is a masterpiece and is designed by world-renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
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The design is inspired by the sea and pearls, symbols of Dubai’s heritage, set to become a major cultural and architectural landmark that will redefine the cityscape and enrich Dubai’s creative landscape.
شهدنا اليوم إطلاق معلم أيقوني جديد في دبي .. " متحف دبي للفنون" .. متحف يطفو فوق مياه خور دبي ليزيد من تألقها .. وليعكس روح دبي الحضارية ويكون مرآة لثقافتها وفنونها .. ويضيف تنوعاً جديداً في معالمها ولوحة جمالها المعمارية .
تقديرنا وشكرنا للأخ عبدالله الفطيم وابنه عمر الفطيم… pic.twitter.com/1cNjaK6W2V
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) October 25, 2025
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared how the museum reflects Dubai’s ambition to position itself as a global capital of culture, creativity, and innovation.
DUMA is coming to Dubai
The new museum will rise five stories above the water and will feature exhibition galleries on the first and second floors, a restaurant and VIP lounge on the third floor, as well as ground and basement levels.
Aside from exhibitions, DUMA will also host talks, panel discussions, educational programmes and art fairs.
There will also be a library and study rooms, as well as world-class training programmes designed to nurture future generations of creative leaders.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended DUMA’s exciting launch and said, “Culture and art are the soul of a city and a lens through which its progress is seen. They reflect its vision and the depth of its humanitarian mission. The Dubai Museum of Art will be a new beacon for the city, enhancing its arts scene and further strengthening its global cultural status.”
He continued, “Dubai has become a destination of choice for creatives from around the world, home to communities and industries working together to accelerate the growth of the creative economy. This new cultural landmark advances our strategic goal to position Dubai as a global hub for creativity and culture, and cements its place on the modern art map.”
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