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Abu Dhabi Architecture Designs – chronological list

Architecture in Abu Dhabi

We’ve selected what we feel are the key examples of Abu Dhabi Architecture. We cover completed Abu Dhabi buildings, new United Arab Emirates building designs, architectural exhibitions and architecture competitions across UAE.

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Abu Dhabi Architecture News – latest additions to this page, arranged chronologically:

10 May 2024
Innovation Hub, Masdar City’s Tech and Research & Development (R&D) cluster
Architects: RMJM Dubai
Masdar City Innovation Hub Abu Dhabi building
image courtesy of architects
Masdar City Innovation Hub Abu Dhabi Building
The Innovation Hub is strategically located and easily accessible in the heart of Masdar City’s Tech and Research & Development (R&D) cluster. The building offers a total of 4,000 square meters (sqm) of office space across three floors with the open-plan office space allowing for various fit-out options. The offices follow a modular design approach, comprising interconnected volumes that form a united complex.

6 June 2023
Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
Design: Shape Architecture Practice + Research
Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy Abu Dhabi UAE
photo : Phil Handforth
Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
Shape Architecture Practice and Research has earned prestigious recognition with the distinguished Architizer A+Awards 2023 as the popular choice winner in the Architecture + Metal category. Alongside a series of other notable accolades, this further highlights their exceptional achievements in the field.

24 Sep 2018

Tamouh Reem Island Abu Dhabi

Recent Work Done By Team Avenir For Tamouh Reem Island Abu Dhabi

Tamouh Reem Island Abu Dhabi

Tamouh Reem Island Abu Dhabi UAE
image courtesy of architects

7 Nov 2017

Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum Building

Louvre Abu Dhabi, a new cultural landmark for the 21st century, opens to the public on 11 November

Germination by Giuseppe Penone:
Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum Building interior
photo © Louvre Abu Dhabi – Photography Roland Halbe
Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum Building

24 May 2014 – BEYOND – Memoirs In A Time Lapse from Beno Saradzic on Vimeo:

Film on Vimeo

‘Beyond’ presents poetry in colorful motion and music. In 3 distinct movements, its enchanting tour of Beno’s audiovisual craftsmanship lifts you from the electrifying buzz of the present to vistas of near-future tomorrows: Sparks of Inception; The pulse of the Organism; From Here to Beyond.

Central Market Abu Dhabi
photograph © Irfan Naqi

‘Beyond’ relates the seemingly limitless power of human imagination to create and transform on a scale far beyond our own. It is a tall tale of inspiration, courage, determination, tenacity and perseverance through adversity.

Central Market Abu Dhabi
photograph © Irfan Naqi

Shot at locations throughout Abu Dhabi and Dubai, ‘Beyond’s implicit story is about much more than the success of the UAE. What is unfolding in the UAE is a shining, symbolic example of the towering achievements of mankind as a whole.

Abu Dhabi Architecture Tours – launched 18 May 2014

24 Aug 2013
Zayed Military Hospital Abu Dhabi
Design: LEO A DALY
Zayed Military Hospital Building
image from architects
The Abu Dhabi Command of Military Works selected international architecture and engineering firm LEO A DALY to design its new 300-bed, 117,000 sqm (1.25 m sqft) Zayed Military Hospital campus that will serve all branches of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. The design includes a 260-bed medical/surgical hospital, a 40-bed psychiatric hospital, a women’s services building, security facilities, a mosque and a utility plant.

23 Oct 2012
National Bank of Abu Dhabi – UAE building news
Design: Gensler
NBAD Building
picture from architect
National Bank of Abu Dhabi
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has appointed Gensler, the leading global architecture and design firm, to design the new NBAD Global Head Office in the heart of the new Abu Dhabi Central Business District on Al Maryah Island.

19 Sep 2012
The Rock Stadium, Al Ain
Design: MZ Architects
Al Ain Stadium Building
image from LA
The Rock Stadium UAE
A sunken stadium built into the side of a mountain is one of two UAE projects to make the shortlist for this year’s World Architecture Festival Awards in Singapore. This 40,000-seat stadium building is sunk into the ground.

6 Sep 2012
Al Hilal Bank, Al Maryah Island
Goettsch Partners
Al Hilal Bank Abu Dhabi
image from architect
Al Hilal Bank Abu Dhabi
Architecture firm Goettsch Partners has designed the flagship commercial development for Al Hilal Bank in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island, formerly known as Sowwah Island. The new speculative office tower is located in the Emirate’s developing new central business district.

3 Jul + 6 Feb 2012
Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal, UAE
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Abu Dhabi Airport Building
image from architect
Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal
The new Midfield Terminal Complex at Abu Dhabi International Airport has been approved by the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi. With ground works already commenced on site, a contractor will now be appointed to commence work on the construction of the Terminal Complex

13 Feb 2011
Yas Island Masterplan
Design: Broadway Malyan
Yas Island Masterplan
image from architects
Yas Island Masterplan
The Yas Island Yacht Club’s streamlined curvilinear form was conceived as an iconic landmark on the brand new Yas Marina and F1 Track and makes an emphatic contribution to the leisure and hospitality facilities already within the precinct.

9 Feb 2012
Etihad Towers, West Corniche Road
DBI Design
Etihad Towers Buildings
image from architects
Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi
These new Abu Dhabi buildings – five towers – include a tower of 76 storeys and over 300m (984 feet) in height, which places these skyscrapers in the building category of ‘Super-talls’.

3 Jan 2012
Siemens Middle East Headquarters, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
Sheppard Robson
Siemens Building Abu Dhabi
image from architects
Siemens Headquarters Abu Dhabi
This architectural design has established a new model for sustainable office buildings in the Middle East. Siemens Real Estate set clear standards to achieve an innovative office concept, to be one of the first buildings of its kind in the region to have LEED Platinum status.

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Abu Dhabi School Buildings
Design: Broadway Malyan
Abu Dhabi School Building
photo from architects
Abu Dhabi School Buildings – 24 Oct 2011

Abu Dhabi Intermodal Transit Centre
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Abu Dhabi Intermodal Transit Centre
image from architect
Abu Dhabi Intermodal Transit Centre – 21 Sep 2011

Abu Dhabi Central Market
Foster + Partners
The Souk Abu Dhabi
image © Irfan Naqi
Abu Dhabi Central Market

Masdar Institute Campus
Foster + Partners
Masdar Institute campus Abu Dhabi
photo : Nigel Young / Foster + Partners
Masdar Institute Campus

Abu Dhabi – Buildings

Key UAE Buildings / Designs, alphabetical:

Abu Dhabi Ladies Club
Tony Owen Partners
Abu Dhabi Ladies Club
image from architect
Abu Dhabi Ladies Club

Abu Dhabi Mirage Hotel, UAE
KA3 design group
Abu Dhabi Marina hotel
image from architect
Abu Dhabi Marina hotel

Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Centre Building, Saadiyat Island
Zaha Hadid Architects
Abu Dhabi building
picture © from Zaha Hadid Architects
Abu Dhabi building

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority : ADIA HQ – Tower building proposal
2006
KPF

Abu Dhabi Investment Council Headquarters
Aedas
Abu Dhabi Investment Council
image from Aedas
Abu Dhabi Investment Council Headquarters buildings

Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum Building
Jean Nouvel
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi Architect: Ateliers Jean Nouvel
Image courtesy of Gaston Bergeret

Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum Building

Abu Dhabi Masterplan
2005
Future Systems Architects

Abu Dhabi skyscraper – Tameer Tower buildings proposal
2007-
Gensler
73 storeys
Abu Dhabi skyscraper for Sharjah developer Tameer: 5m sqft project incl. commercial skyscraper, 4 residential tower buildings, luxury hotel & private marina

Abu Dhabi Towers – Khalifa + Khaledya – architecture proposals
Sybarite
Abu Dhabi Towers
picture from Sybarite
Abu Dhabi Towers

Abu Dhabi World Trade Centre, Al Raha Beach
Foster + Partners
Abu Dhabi World Trade Centre
buildings image : Foster + Partners
Abu Dhabi World Trade Centre Buildings

ADIA Headquarters
KPF
ADIA Headquarters
photo : H.G. Esch
ADIA Headquarters Building

Al Ain Community Buildings
RMJM
Al Ain Community
buildings picture from RMJM
Al Ain Community Buildings

Al Reem Island towers
A-cero
Al Reem Island towers
buildings image from A-cero
Al Reem Island towers buildings

Aldar Central Market
Foster + Partners
Aldar Central Market
picture : Foster + Partners
Abu Dhabi market building

Aloft Hotel Building
RMJM Architects
Aloft Hotel Abu Dhabi
picture from architect
Aloft Hotel building

Capital Gate Building
RMJM Architects
Capital Gate
photo from RMJM
Capital Gate Abu Dhabi

Emerald Gateway Project
2007
KEO International Consultants
Massive architecture masterplan incl. 88 tower buildings

Empire Island Tower, The Shams
2007-
Aedas
230m high buildings

Etihad Towers Waterfront Buildings
2007-10
DBI Design
5 tower buildings: 3 residential, 1 office, 1 hotel/serviced apartment
55 – 77 storey skyscraper buildings ; retail podium; Hotel operator: Jumeirah

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi – FWAD
Benoy
Ferrari World
picture from architect
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi – FWAD building

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Contemporary Arts Museum Building, Saadiyat Island
2007-
Frank Gehry Partners
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Museum
buildings image from Saadiyat

Helix Hotel, Zayed Bay
Leeser Architecture
Helix Hotel Abu Dhabi
picture from architect
Helix Hotel Abu Dhabi

Jimmy Connors World Of Tennis, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Foundation Architecture & Design
Jimmy Connors Tennis Centre Abu Dhabi
image from architect
Jimmy Connors World Of Tennis building

Maritime Museum Building, Saadiyat Island

Tadao Ando
Maritime Museum Building
image from Saadiyat

Masdar Design Contest, UAE : LAVA win
Laboratory for Visionary Architecture
Masdar Centre Design
picture from architect
Masdar Design Competition

Masdar Development
Foster + Partners
Masdar Development
buildings image : Foster + Partners
Masdar City Buildings

Masdar Headquarters
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Masdar Headquarters
image from Edelman
Masdar Headquarters Building

Masdar Headquarters design
AGi architects
MASDAR Headquarters Design
image from architect
Masdar Headquarters design

Michael Schumacher Tower
Design: LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture)
Michael Schumacher Tower
picture from Laboratory for Visionary Architecture
Michael Schumacher Tower

Regent Emirates Pearl
Söhne & Partners
Emirates Pearl
picture from architect
Regent Emirates Pearl

Saadiyat Island Cultural District
Design: various architects
Saadiyat Island Buildings
image from Saadiyat
Saadiyat Island Buildings

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nayhan Mosque
Spatium
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nayhan Mosque
photograph : Speirs and Major Associates
Abu Dhabi Mosque Building

Sheikh Zayad Bridge
Zaha Hadid Architects
Sheikh Zayad Bridge
picture from architects
Sheikh Zayad Bridge

South of Shamkha master plan – 4,300 hectares – various buildings
2008-
KEO International Consultants

Sowwah Square, Business Centre buildings
Goettsch Partners
Sowwah Square
image from architects
Sowwah Square Buildings

Strata Tower, Al Raha Beach development
Designer: Asymptote Architecture
Strata Tower
picture from Asymptote Architecture
Strata Tower

Yas Hotel building
Asymptote Architecture
Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi
picture from Asymptote Architecture
Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi

Yas Island Yacht Club
Omiros One Architecture (O1A)
Yas Island Yacht Club
photograph from architect
Yas Island Yacht Club

Zayed National Museum
Foster + Partners
Zayed National Museum

Zayed Sports City – Hotel Building
2007-
Jacobs Webber Architects

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