{"id":34947,"date":"2025-10-26T06:13:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T06:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/?p=34947"},"modified":"2025-10-26T06:13:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T06:13:28","slug":"look-new-dubai-landmark-launches-over-water-sheikh-mohammed-announces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/2025\/10\/26\/look-new-dubai-landmark-launches-over-water-sheikh-mohammed-announces\/","title":{"rendered":"Look: New Dubai landmark launches over water, Sheikh Mohammed announces"},"content":{"rendered":"

To be located on an island in the heart of Dubai Creek, Duma is set to position Dubai as ‘the capital of modern art and a global destination for creativity’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another\u00a0iconic landmark\u00a0will soon rise \u2014 and float \u2014 in Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, posted on social platform X on Friday images and video of Dubai Arts Museum (Duma).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be located on an island in the heart of Dubai Creek, Duma is set to position Dubai as \u201cthe capital of modern art and a global destination for creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDuma reflects Dubai’s civilisation and spirit, serving as a mirror to its culture and arts,\u201d Sheikh Mohammed tweeted during the launch on Friday, adding: \u201cthe soon-to-be-built museum will add a new diversity to Dubai\u2019s landmarks and canvas of its architectural beauty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elements of design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Duma is a museum that floats above the waters of Dubai Creek. Its design is inspired by water, sky, wind, and lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The building is a work of art in itself \u2014 described as an architectural masterpiece embodying the symbols of shell and pearl, paying homage to the origins of Dubai\u2019s pearl diving history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duma is designed by world-renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando, who is known for his minimalist concrete structures that harmonise with nature through masterful use of light, shadow, and spatial balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a modern arts centre, Dubai Arts Museum will have five floors to showcase works by both renowned and emerging artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will also be a library for learning and training, as well as a restaurant and caf\u00e9, and artistic spaces overlooking Dubai Creek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than a museum, Duma is set to become a destination where the world gathers for art and culture. It will be a repository of captivating artistic and human experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nurturing the city and arts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In his tweet, Sheikh Mohammed also expressed his appreciation to prominent Emirati businessman Abdullah Al Futtaim and his son Omar Al Futtaim for their role in developing the new cultural landmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheikh Mohammed noted this is \u201ca prime example and model of the private sector\u2019s commitment to the community and city that nurtures it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCities that are defined by arts and culture flourish through strong economies, and achieve harmony and lasting sustainability when the private sector acts responsibly, in collaboration with the public sector. This is what we see in Dubai,\u201d Sheikh Mohammed underscored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iconic landmarks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dubai is home to numerous landmarks that blend tradition and modernity, embodying human ingenuity and futuristic architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief among these is\u00a0Burj Khalifa, undoubtedly Dubai\u2019s most famous landmark and the tallest tower in the world. It is one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world, and no one comes to Dubai without visiting Burj Khalifa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Look:<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Before Burj Khalifa, the iconic sail-like\u00a0Burj Al Arab\u00a0served as the symbol of the city and modern luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Look:<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Dubai Frame, meanwhile, serves as an observatory, museum, and monument \u2013 all rolled into one. It is located inside Zabeel Park and it holds the unique distinction of being the largest frame in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Look:<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Another iconic landmark is the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, a building designed in the shape of an open book on a rahle (Arabic lectern). It is a seven-storey knowledge haven located on the banks of Dubai Creek in Al Jaddaf. It houses more than a million printed and digital books in Arabic and foreign languages, serving as the biggest library in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Look:<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cyoungest\u201d among Dubai\u2019s cultural and iconic landmarks is Dubai the Museum of The Future. It is touted as the \u201cworld\u2019s most beautiful building on Earth\u201d. Located along Dubai\u2019s superhighway, Sheikh Zayed Road, the Museum of the Future opened to the public on February 22, 2022, with \u201ca message of hope for all humankind\u201d, as Sheikh Mohammed said on inauguration day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Look:<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a museum that visualises \u201cthe future of humankind by putting emphasis on sustainability and a greener future.\u201d The pillarless torus-shaped structure sits atop a green mound that are planted with endemic trees and plants, representing Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes the building more beautiful is that it is wrapped in Arabic calligraphy, inspired by quotes from Sheikh Mohammed, reflecting Dubai\u2019s future. It also speaks of reviving Arab excellence in the fields of science, mathematics, and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Khaleej times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published: 25 October 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To be located on an island in the heart of Dubai Creek, Duma is set to position Dubai as ‘the capital of modern art and a global destination for creativity’ Another\u00a0iconic landmark\u00a0will soon rise \u2014 and float \u2014 in Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":34948,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[675,1056,5269,936,5268],"class_list":["post-34947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-dubai-landmark","tag-dubai-tourism","tag-new-project-dubai","tag-sheikh-mohammed","tag-waterfront-development"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34947","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34947"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34947\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34949,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34947\/revisions\/34949"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34947"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34947"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}