The grand opening of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi was marked by the largest drone light show ever seen in the GCC, featuring 6,300 synchronised drones in a theatrical display accompanied by pyrotechnics and an original score by composer Ludovico Einaudi.
Flying Lotus performing live
The event was attended by high-profile guests from the worlds of film, music, and the arts.
Andrew Garfield
Among the attendees were Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett, actor Andrew Garfield, Stranger Things star Natalia Dyer, Marvel actress Pom Klementieff, rapper and producer Swizz Beatz, and British musician Flying Lotus. The black carpet event took place at Saadiyat Cultural District, which is fast becoming a major international arts destination.
Cate Blanchet
The drone display served as a visual complement to the architecture of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a purpose-built 17,000-square-metre structure designed by MZ Architects in collaboration with teamLab Architects. The facility is the largest of its kind and is operated by Miral Experiences, with INPEX as its first sponsor.
Pom Klementieff
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opened to the public on the 18th of April. The venue offers a multi-sensory, immersive art experience where artworks are not static but shaped by their environment. It features transformative installations that invite visitors to engage with and explore living, dynamic art spaces. Each visit offers a unique experience due to the evolving nature of the exhibitions.
Swizz Beatz
Described as a “universe of living art”, the venue houses two main areas that promote curiosity and creativity, encouraging visitors to form deep and lasting connections with the artworks. The event’s scale and guest list underline the global cultural significance of the new venue.
