Abu Dhabi Architecture City Guide: 50 Years of City Building

Abu Dhabi Architecture City Guide: 50 Years of City Building

capital united arab emirates, city ​​of Abu Dhabi Located on a small island in the Persian Gulf, connected to the mainland by a short bridge. the seat of local and federal government offices and the President of the UAE, Abu Dhabi What was previously an undeveloped town of only local significance was transformed into a metropolis at a record rate of development and urbanization.

Japanese architect Katsuhiko Takahashi drew up the city’s master plan in 1967, targeting a population of 40,000.encouraged in Abu Dhabi Plan 2030, tall skyscrapers that symbolize today’s iconic buildings, and new developments on Al Maryah Island, as well as Sheikh Zayed, launched and built under the stewardship of the late President Sheikh Zayed, who was pivotal in the development of the contemporary UAE. Yaed Mosque.

The following list showcases 20 contemporary architectural projects that showcase the city’s charms Abu Dhabi Offers projects from pioneering architectural figures such as Jean Nouvel, Foster + Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects, MZ Architectsand Adjaye Association.

Apple Al Maryah Island / Foster + Partners

Louis Massignon / Segond-Guyon Architectes French High School

ferrari world Abu Dhabi / Benoy

ADNOC Headquarters / HOK

Louvre Abu Dhabi / Jean Nouvel Studio

Sheikh Zayed Mosque / Yusef Abdelki

Emirates Palace

Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy UAE/ Shape Architecture Practice + Research

Capital Gate / RMJM

Wahat al Karama / bureau^proberts + Urban Art Projects

Abu Dhabi Central Market / Foster + Partners

Rosewood Abu Dhabi / Handel Architects

Al Dar Headquarters / MZ Architects

Mleiha Archaeological Center / Dabbagh Architects

Abraham Family Residence / Adjaye Associates

Al Hosn Masterplan and Landscape / CEBRA

Al Fay Park / SLA

Sheikh Zayed Bridge / Zaha Hadid Architects

Bulgari Pavilion / Not a Number Architects

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