The Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA) is a private institution funded by Al Futtaim Group.
Designed by Tadao Ando, the five-storey building will be built on an artificial jetty in Dubai Creek, shaped like a curved shell.
The model was unveiled at a ceremony attended by high-level Emirati figures, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
No timeline has been given for the museum, nor news about how its collection will be assembled.
The building will comprise galleries, a restaurant, VIP lounge, and space for art fairs.
Author's summary: Dubai's first art museum is announced.