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    Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: A Museum Built to Be Recognized

    Project details Architect: Frank Gehry Location: Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE Construction: Announced: 2006 — Opening: December 11, 2026 Form: Ten sculptural cones, up to 88m high, nine clad in stainless steel mesh, one in onyx and glass Scale: 80,000 sqm total built area, the largest of the four Guggenheim locations Client: Department of Culture and Tourism –…