teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi To Officially Open Its Doors On April 18

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Miral, the top creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, and art collective teamLab announced on Tuesday that teamLab Phenomena will open to the public on April 18 in the Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi.

Miral Experiences, a subsidiary of Miral, will operate the 17,000 sqm multi-sensory art space. The venue will feature large, interactive exhibits designed to take visitors on a unique and immersive journey, WAM reported.

These exhibits use light, sound, and touch to create an engaging experience, encouraging visitors to explore new ways of feeling, connecting, and interacting with their surroundings. Blending art, science, and technology, the exhibits change based on the environment, making each visit different. This ensures that no two visits will ever be the same.

"The artworks in teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi do not exist independently, but are created by the environment which produces the various phenomena that cause the artworks to exist," Toshiyuki Inoko, Founder of teamLab, said.

"Up until now, things that humans have created have existed through matter, just like a rock, and have a stable structure in and of themselves. Unlike such things, the existence of the artworks in teamLab Phenomena are created by the environment. The environment produces the phenomena, and the environment maintains the existence of the structure. Let us call that existence environmental phenomena," Toshiyuki added.

Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak shared that the Saadiyat Cultural District reflects Abu Dhabi's dedication to both preserving its heritage and embracing a modern, forward-thinking approach.

"The District will convey a message of cultural diversity that will become more powerful over time, creating global connections, inspiring cultural exchange, and fostering new ways of thinking to support the region, the global South and the world," Al Mubarak said.

"We believe in the diversity of artistic expression and teamLab is the perfect partner to provide immersive art experiences that push the boundaries of art and technology. Together, we are redefining what is possible expanding our horizons and forging deeper connections in ways never seen before," he added.

Al Mubarak further said that once teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opens, visitors will have an immersive experience that encourages curiosity and imagination. By combining art, technology, and nature, the space will offer a unique and creative environment.

Through these interactive experiences, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi aims to inspire future generations of innovators, thinkers, and creators from Abu Dhabi and beyond.