With everything Saadiyat Island already has going on, you probably don’t need much convincing to spend a day there. But this one’s worth clearing your calendar for. Louvre Abu Dhabi is welcoming a major Picasso exhibition this January, and its scale gives a new reason to walk through those galleries again.

From 21 January to 31 May, the museum presents Picasso, the Figure, a major exhibition focused on the artist’s exploration of the human form throughout his career. You’ll see how the Spanish painter and sculptor constantly redefined and reinvented the figure, moving from Cubism to Surrealism and beyond.

The exhibition takes visitors through Picasso’s work, showing how his style evolved over time. So even if you know nothing about art, it’ll open new dimensions and give you a fresh perspective on his masterpieces. Apart from paintings, you’ll see other creations, including sculptures, drawings, and ceramics.

It’s the first time a Picasso exhibition of this scale arrives at Louvre Abu Dhabi. With 130 artworks on display, you’ll lose yourself in the artist’s world for hours. This is a unique chance to see a wide range of his most famous pieces, including:

  • Woman with a Mandolin (1911)
  • Portrait of a Seated Woman (1923)
  • Woman Sitting in Front of the Window (1937)

The exhibition also includes works from Arab modernist artists who engaged with Picasso’s ideas in their own way, adding a local and regional layer to the story.

Save these important details on Picasso, the Figure:

  • Location: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island
  • Dates: January 21 to May 31, 2026
  • Scale: 130 artworks (painting, sculpture, drawing, and ceramics)

After your Louvre visit, you can continue exploring Saadiyat Island with stops at Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi or Zayed National Museum with three cafés to refuel between galleries. If you’re into something modern, teamLab Phenomena has just refreshed its collection with two new artworks. It’s an easy way to turn one exhibition into a full culture-filled day in the capital.

Stay tuned for more updates on exhibitions and events!