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Dubai Presents New Landmark, an Art Museum That Floats on Water

Dubai unveils DUMA — a stunning new museum designed by Tadao Ando that seems to float on water, blending heritage, architecture, and modern art.

  • Publish date: Monday، 27 October 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Dubai Presents New Landmark, an Art Museum That Floats on Water

Dubai just dropped another jaw-dropping attraction: the Dubai Museum of Art, or DUMA. Launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this museum isn’t your usual concrete box — it’s literally floating on water at Dubai Creek.

The brain behind it? Legendary Japanese architect Tadao Ando, known for his minimalist yet poetic designs. Think The Chichu Art Museum in Japan or the Bourse de Commerce in Paris — and now, Dubai joins the list.

Dubai Presents New Landmark, an Art Museum That Floats on Water

Dubai Presents New Landmark, an Art Museum That Floats on Water

Inspired by pearls and the sea

The design screams “Dubai heritage.” The structure is shaped like a shell, symbolising the sea and pearls — two things close to Dubai’s heart. Inside, sunlight pours through a circular opening, bouncing off curved walls like the glow inside a pearl.

The museum rises five storeys above the water, blending Emirati culture with sleek, modern architecture that feels both serene and powerful.

Dubai Presents New Landmark, an Art Museum That Floats on Water

What’s inside DUMA

Expect more than just art on walls. DUMA will feature:

  • Galleries across the first and second floors

  • A restaurant and VIP lounge on the third

  • Event and educational spaces throughout

Beyond exhibitions, it’s set to host talks, art fairs, and workshops — basically, your new go-to spot for culture that’s not boring.

Dubai Presents New Landmark, an Art Museum That Floats on Water

Dubai Presents New Landmark, an Art Museum That Floats on Water

Why everyone’s talking about it

DUMA isn’t just another pretty building — it’s Dubai’s move to cement itself as a global hub for art and innovation. The museum will showcase modern and contemporary art that mirrors the city’s energy and diversity.

It’s a place where creativity meets ambition — and yes, it looks as cool as it sounds.

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