Abu Dhabi Natural History Museum’s construction has advanced by 25%

The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is now 25 percent complete, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Miral, the city’s top producer of immersive destinations and experiences. ALEC, a UAE-based construction company, was chosen earlier this year to serve as the project’s main contractor.
Located in Saadiyat Cultural District, the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is anticipated to be the largest of its kind in the region, allowing visitors to travel on a 14-billion-year journey through time and space – from the earliest origins of our universe to a thought-provoking perspective into our Earth’s future. Due to be completed at the end of 2025, it will be a scientific research and teaching institution and an educational resource for learning about the evolving story of our planet, aiming to ignite a life-long passion for the natural world in visitors of all ages.
Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Under-Secretary at DCT Abu Dhabi, said, “The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will bring a new dimension of educational discovery to the Abu Dhabi community, as an entirely unique cultural attraction that offers visitors and residents endless inspiration. With work now underway on this pioneering institution, the realization of our vision for the Saadiyat Cultural District moves one step closer. When completed, Saadiyat will offer the highest concentration of cultural experience in the world, cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as an innovative global destination of choice.”
Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, said, “Through our partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi, we have been able to make strong progress on the development of this iconic cultural landmark. The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will provide visitors with an enriching cultural experience to help position Saadiyat as the destination of choice and Abu Dhabi as a center for culture, arts, and creativity. It also supports achieving Saadiyat Vision 2025, which aims to grow domestic, regional, and global visitor numbers, supporting the development of Abu Dhabi’s tourism ecosystem.”
The museum will join the diverse cultural institutions and museums located in the Saadiyat Cultural District, which features the renowned Louvre Abu Dhabi. The district will soon welcome the Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE; Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, focussing on global Modern and Contemporary art; and the Abrahamic Family House, composed of a mosque, a synagogue, and a church within one shared space, to inspire and nurture peaceful coexistence among people of all faiths.
The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will provide employment opportunities within the emirate as well as on a larger national and regional scale. Curators are expected to be hired who will cover the entire spectrum of natural sciences. Additionally, it seeks to bring in and nurture new talent as part of Abu Dhabi’s effort to advance the cultural and creative sectors.