Zayed National Museum
| Zayed National Museum متحف زايد الوطني | |
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| Established | 2016 |
| Location | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Type | National Museum |
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Zayed National Museum (Arabic: متحف زايد الوطني) is a planned museum, to be located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It will be built on Saadiyat Island. The museum will be the centrepiece of the Saadiyat Island Cultural District and will showcase the history, culture and more recently the social and economic transformation of the Emirates.[1]
The British Museum is helping to launch the museum.[2] The building is being designed by Foster + Partners.[3] It is set to be first museum to be finished on Saadiyat Island.[4]
The museum is projected for completion by 2016.[5]
References
- ↑ Zayed National Museum, e-architect, UK.
- ↑ "British Museum to help launch Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi". eTurboNews. July 25, 2009. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
- ↑ "Zayed National Museum". Projects. Foster + Partners. 2007. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
- ↑ "Zayed National Museum set to be first completed museum on Saadiyat Island". World Architecture News. 25 November 2010. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
- ↑ "TDIC floats Zayed National Museum tender". constructionweekonline.com. ITP Business Publishing Ltd. Mar 4, 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
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Coordinates: 24°32′4.43″N 54°25′7.69″E / 24.5345639°N 54.4188028°E