DUBAI: The UAE’s Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi has been shortlisted in the Completed Buildings – Culture category at the 2026 World Architecture Festival, alongside 18 other projects from around the world.
The festival, which recognizes outstanding architectural achievements from across the globe, is set to take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from Nov. 18 to 20.
Finalists present their projects to a panel of internationally renowned architects and industry experts as part of the festival’s live judging process.
The museum traces the history of the UAE. (Supplied)
The Completed Buildings – Culture category honors finished cultural venues including museums, galleries, libraries, theaters, concert halls and cinemas. To qualify, projects must have been completed between Jan. 1, 2025, and June 1, 2026.
