teamLab's multi-sensory immersive art venue in abu dhabi to open in april 2025

teamLab’s art space merges technology and natural phenomena

The teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is in the final construction phase and set to open to the public in April within the Saadiyat Cultural District. The Department of Culture and Tourism—Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), in collaboration with Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, and art collective teamLab, has announced the opening of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi on 18 April 2025. The 17,000 sqm venue, operated by Miral Experiences, features large-scale, interactive installations designed to evolve dynamically through environmental factors such as light, air, and water. The exhibits engage sight, sound, and touch, encouraging guests to expand the way they feel, connect, and interact with the world around them. 

The project aligns with teamLab’s concept of ‘Environmental Phenomena,’ where artworks are not static but emerge as part of their surroundings, creating an ever-changing, multi-sensory experience. These unconventional installations do not exist independently but are created as a response to external conditions, ensuring no two visits are identical. The art venue’s structure, conceived as a ‘home to infinite curiosity,’ conceptualized by teamLab Architects and realized in collaboration with Abu Dhabi-based MZ Architects, is designed to facilitate these evolving interactions.

all images courtesy of © teamLab | full-header video: teamLab, Levitation Void © teamLab

experiential art space Expands Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Landscape

Conceived by the Tokyo-based art collective teamLab, the art venue aims to serve as a permanent space for experimental, immersive installations, encouraging visitors to engage with art as a fluid and responsive phenomenon rather than a fixed entity. By integrating digital media, natural elements, and interactive environments, the project redefines the boundaries of artistic creation and human perception.

HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, emphasized the Saadiyat Cultural District’s role in fostering cultural exchange and new artistic expressions, positioning teamLab Phenomena as a significant addition to the region’s artistic landscape. The initiative aims to inspire creative exploration at the intersection of art, science, and technology, supporting Abu Dhabi’s broader vision for cultural innovation.

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opens to the public on 18 April 2025

located in Saadiyat Cultural District, the venue expands Abu Dhabi’s cultural landscape

the 17,000 sqm art space features large-scale, interactive installations

the venue’s structure is designed as a ‘home to infinite curiosity’

the project aligns with teamLab’s concept of ‘Environmental Phenomena’

a water garden filled with ovoids that shine brightly and emit sounds

lines are drawn in the space according to the‬‭ movement of water particles

the installations transform continuously, ensuring no two moments are the same

teamLab Phenomena blends art, science, and technology in an evolving space

interactive exhibits engage sight, sound, and touch for a multi-sensory experience

Massless Suns and Dark Suns unveils a group of countless spheres of light

floating lamps resonate in spontaneous order with people

Levitation Void redefines the relationship between art, space, and perception