The landmark museum opens on December 11, with tickets now available to book online.
Dubai: With less than a month remaining before Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens to the public, visitors can now book tickets online for the highly anticipated museum on Saadiyat Island.
General admission is priced at Dh70, while certain categories of visitors are eligible for free or discounted entry.
Here is a guide to ticket prices, eligibility and how to make a booking.
How much do Guggenheim Abu Dhabi tickets cost?
Standard admission is Dh70 per person. Free entry is available to the following groups:
- Children and teenagers under 18: Free admission. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult throughout their visit.
- Senior Emiratis and UAE residents: Free entry for visitors aged 60 and above.
- People of Determination: Free admission, with a complimentary ticket for one companion available at checkout.
- Students at UAE universities: Free entry with valid student identification. Tickets must be collected from the museum’s ticketing desk on the day of the visit.
Who is eligible for discounted tickets?
Concessionary rates are available to the following categories:
- UAE-employed educators: Dh35.
- Fazaa and Esaad cardholders: Dh50.
- Homat Al Watan members and UAE military personnel: Dh35.
Visitors claiming discounted admission must present valid identification as proof of eligibility. Tickets must be collected from the museum’s ticketing desk on the day of the visit.
How to book Guggenheim Abu Dhabi tickets
Tickets can be booked through the museum’s official website: guggenheimabudhabi.ae/en.
Visitors need to select their preferred date, ticket category and number of guests before completing the booking.
Where is Guggenheim Abu Dhabi located?
The museum is situated on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi’s cultural district. It is part of an area that is also home to Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi.
About Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is set to become one of the largest museums in the international Guggenheim network.
The museum will focus on modern and contemporary art, with particular emphasis on works from West Asia, North Africa and South Asia. It will also feature artists and movements from across the world.
Its distinctive design combines large geometric structures and cone-shaped forms, creating an architectural landmark along Abu Dhabi’s cultural waterfront.
