Dar al Funoon by Frank Gehry
Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi, designed by the late architect Frank Gehry, is among his final works. Translating to "House of the Arts," the landmark building, was designed as a global hub for the performing arts and is expected to open in 2030. The House of the Arts was designed to permanently host opera, ballet, theatre, and other live performances from acclaimed and emerging artists from the region and around the world, staged at different scales, from intimate productions to major performances. The building is described as "a living expression of music and performance," with an undulating, fabric-like exterior that cascades over the center of the site. A transparent façade opens the cultural activities to the public.
The facilities include a multipurpose performance hall with more than 2,000 seats, a 3,500-seat open-air amphitheatre for large-scale events and festivals, a 400-seat studio theatre for experimental and community productions, and a 250-seat jazz venue dedicated to intimate, genre-focused performances, for a combined capacity of more than 6,000 across its spaces. The venues will be equipped with world-class acoustics and an orchestra pit for up to 120 musicians. They will be supported by food and beverage and retail spaces, including a rooftop terrace for special events.
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