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Museum of Islamic Art
 
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Highlights
Some views from the Museum of Islamic Art The Museum of Islamic Art will house a world class collection of Islamic objects and artifacts coming from Spain to India. In the 3,000 square meters exhibition area, visitors will enjoy collections of ceramics, metalwork, jewelry, woodwork, glass and artifacts of ivory and silk. This five floor building was designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei and will include a library, an auditorium, a restaurant, and a shop.

Planning a visit

 
The museum is scheduled to open in 2007.

UTM coordinates N 25° 17' 47" E 51° 32' 24"
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Lateral view of the Museum of Islamic Art from Al-Corniche Front view of the Museum of Islamic Art from Al-Corniche

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