{"id":53186,"date":"2026-04-17T07:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T07:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=53186"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:12:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:12:29","slug":"visit-before-it-ends-picasso-workshops-and-art-experiences-in-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/visit-before-it-ends-picasso-workshops-and-art-experiences-in-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Before It Ends: Picasso, Workshops and Art Experiences in Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>World Art Day comes once a year, but in <strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, the experience continues beyond the date. You can step into it whenever you\u2019re ready, with <strong>exhibitions and workshops<\/strong> across the city\u2019s museums and art spaces. Here\u2019s a look at the best experiences to check out right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Picasso Exhibition and Events at Louvre Abu Dhabi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you start anywhere, start here. <strong><em>Picasso, the Figure<\/em> is open until May 31<\/strong>. The exhibition focuses on how the artist approached the human body, with works brought in from the Louvre and regional collections. Read <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/louvre-abu-dhabi-to-host-picasso-exhibition-with-130-artworks-dates-and-details\/\">more about the exhibition here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A general admission ticket includes access to the exhibition, so you can see it as part of your visit. <strong>Book your entry ticket to Louvre Abu Dhabi below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"py-0\" data-slot=\"card\"><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 px-0 rounded-xl overflow-hidden\" data-slot=\"card-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/louvre-abu-dhabi\" class=\"\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/louvre_abu_dhabi_museum_anyone_under_18_2023_sep_26_louvre_abu_dhabi_93826-full-en1723103404.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum (anyone under 18 years go free)\" class=\"size-full! object-cover m-0! rounded-none!\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 p-4 md:px-6\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/louvre-abu-dhabi\" class=\"text-title-base font-bold hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\"> Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum (anyone under 18 years go free) <\/a><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between gap-4 mt-auto\"> <span class=\"font-bold\"> AED\u00a058.00 <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/louvre-abu-dhabi\" class=\"text-link-base hover:text-link-hover\"> Buy now <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On April 25, the museum screens <em>Young Picasso<\/em>, a documentary about his early years and how his style took shape. Watching it before or after the exhibition helps connect the dots between the paintings and the person behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss other events during the week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Picasso-inspired workshops for students every Thursday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Art in Scents<\/em>, an immersive experience running on Thursdays and Saturdays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2284987605.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2284987605.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2284987605-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2284987605-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_2284987605-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join Art Workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Art isn\u2019t only something to look at here. You can take part in it. At <strong>Cultural Foundation<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find <strong>practical workshops<\/strong> covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arabic calligraphy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Islamic geometric patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil and acrylic painting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mosaic and ceramics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside the workshops, you can also see a selection of works by British visual artist Shezad Dawood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Art Studio at Manarat Al Saadiyat hosts sessions<\/strong> throughout the week. Textile masterclasses, mixed media workshops for children, and open studio sessions let you drop in and try different techniques, even without experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/manarat-al-saadiyat-main-image-5000x2800-1-e1763629364166-1024x513.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/manarat-al-saadiyat-main-image-5000x2800-1-e1763629364166-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/manarat-al-saadiyat-main-image-5000x2800-1-e1763629364166-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/manarat-al-saadiyat-main-image-5000x2800-1-e1763629364166-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/manarat-al-saadiyat-main-image-5000x2800-1-e1763629364166-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/manarat-al-saadiyat-main-image-5000x2800-1-e1763629364166.jpg 1198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Museums in Abu Dhabi Worth Your Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already planning a museum day, it\u2019s worth adding a couple more stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/dinosaurs-meteorites-more-explore-the-natural-history-museum-abu-dhabi\/\">Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/discover-the-story-of-the-uae-at-zayed-national-museum-abu-dhabi\/\">Zayed National Museum<\/a><\/strong> are easy to pair together. One focuses on the natural world, the other on the story of the UAE, so you get two very different experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 gap-5 md:gap-6 lg:gap-7\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/natural-history-museum-abu-dhabi\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/natural_history_museum_abu_dhabi_anyone_2025_oct_01_louvre_abu_dhabi_103426-full-en1763982837.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi (anyone under 18 years go free)\" class=\"size-full object-cover m-0!\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/natural-history-museum-abu-dhabi\" class=\"font-bold text-title-sm hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\" title=\"Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi (anyone under 18 years go free)\"> Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi (anyone under 18 years go free) <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm\"> AED\u00a058.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/zayed-national-museum\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/zayed_national_museum_2025_dec_03_abu_dhabi_90649-full-en1763363098.jpeg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Zayed National Museum\" class=\"size-full object-cover m-0!\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/zayed-national-museum\" class=\"font-bold text-title-sm hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\" title=\"Zayed National Museum\"> Zayed National Museum <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm\"> AED\u00a058.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For something more modern, <strong>visit teamLab Phenomena<\/strong>. Its digital installations, shifting visuals, and spaces you walk through rather than just observe. It\u2019s less about looking at art on walls and more about being inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"py-0\" data-slot=\"card\"><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 px-0 rounded-xl overflow-hidden\" data-slot=\"card-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/teamlab-phenomena-abu-dhabi\" class=\"\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/teamlab_phenomena_abu_dhabi_2025_apr_18_teamlab_phenomena_98152-full-en1744970556.jpeg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi\" class=\"size-full! object-cover m-0! rounded-none!\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 p-4 md:px-6\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/teamlab-phenomena-abu-dhabi\" class=\"text-title-base font-bold hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\"> TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi <\/a><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between gap-4 mt-auto\"> <span class=\"font-bold\"> AED\u00a067.00 <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/teamlab-phenomena-abu-dhabi\" class=\"text-link-base hover:text-link-hover\"> Buy now <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Art Day comes once a year, but in Abu Dhabi, the experience continues beyond the date. You can step into it whenever you\u2019re ready, with exhibitions and workshops across the city\u2019s museums and art spaces. Here\u2019s a look at the best experiences to check out right now. 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