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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a planned art museum under construction in the Saadiyat Island cultural district in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Upon completion, it is planned to be the largest of the Guggenheim museums. Architect Frank Gehry designed the building. After announcing the museum project in 2006, work on the site began in 2011 but was soon suspended. A series of construction delays have followed.

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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Frank Gehry

1929-2025 · Los Angeles, California, United States

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Frank Owen Gehry was a Canadian and American architect and designer known for his postmodern designs and use of unconventional forms and materials. A number of his buildings, including his private residence in Santa Monica, California, have become attractions. His most famous works include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao…

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