Dubai's first independent contemporary art museum (2018), built by the Saudi Art Jameel foundation on the Creek at Jaddaf. Serie Architects' white building opens onto the water, with miniature gardens of rescued trees in its light wells, three floors of exhibitions, a 3,000-book art library, a public garden and an outdoor amphitheatre. Free, quiet and serious.
- Address
- Jaddaf Waterfront, Al Jaddaf
- Hours
- Mon, Wed-Thu, Sat-Sun 10:00-20:00; Fri 12:00-20:00; closed Tue (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free (What's On 2024)
- Price level
- AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Closed Tuesdays; Friday opens at noon.
- Teible, the Michelin Green Star restaurant, is in the same building.
- Leave time for the 3,000-book art library and the garden.