Thursday, 27 December 2012

Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island (1)

Absolutely fabulous weather in Abu Dhabi right now; not too hot but rather warm.
The other day we visited Al Saadiyat Island, a waterfront developing area, had a ride around the area then stopped by Manarat Al Saadiyat to visit an exhibition about the projects planned to be finished in the upcoming years then to end it all we had drinks at Al Fanr Restaurant. In a matter of 2 hours we had a good look at the projects interactive media, posters, and 'The Island, A Game of Life' temporary exhibition.
Manart Al Saadiyat
Manarat Al Saadiyat by Aedas
UAE Pavillion opposing Manart Al Saadiyat by Foster + Partners

Chairs chair chairs
The Performing Arts Centre by Zaha Haddid 
Louvre Abu Dhabi by Jean Nouvel
Zayed National Museum By Foster + Partners
Video screen* 
Interactive media, Frank Gehry video
Guggenheim museums shown in different countries
"Our grandfathers and ancestors have left a wealth of cultural heritage we are proud of. We shall conserve it and build on it as it is the soul of this island and its future generations." Sultan Al Nahyan 

*I will be posting the video shown right at the beginning of the exhibition in a following post. The video is seriously compelling and thrilling! Stay tuned dear readers and sweet subscribers.

SIMA