Abu Dhabi unveils Frank Gehry-designed Dar Al Funoon performing arts venue for Saadiyat Island, opening 2030
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William Mullally
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Abu Dhabi has announced Dar Al Funoon Abu Dhabi, a new Frank Gehry-designed performing arts venue on Saadiyat Island, set to open in 2030. The project, launched by Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, will be developed by the Department of Culture and Tourism as a major addition to the emirate's cultural infrastructure. The venue will support a wide range of disciplines including opera, ballet, and theater, and will be located next to the Saadiyat Cultural District.
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· 3 pulledSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, witnessed the launch of the project and reviewed its plans, development phases, construction progress and technical capabilities.
Dar Al Funoon Abu Dhabi, which translates to house of the arts, will be next to Saadiyat Cultural District and is being developed by the Department of Culture and Tourism as a major addition to the emirate's cultural infrastructure.
The venue is designed to support a wide variety of disciplines, from opera, ballet and theater.
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