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Read moreA old warehouse transformed into a splendid modern facility for art and cultural exhibits. Beautiful design and execution with themes varying from traditional UAE crafts to modern creative industry. It is a hidden gem in Abu Dhabi with exhibitions that change from season to season. It also offers a private board meeting room that is available to be booked by anyone interested in holding a meeting / conference there. There is ample parking space.
Warehouse 421 was established in 2015 under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan's Foundation as part of its mission to support the growth of the arts and cultural scene in the UAE.
It is located in Mina Zayed, the old port at the North-Eastern tip of the capital. Mina Zayed has a plethora of warehouses dedicated for trade and storage but warehouse 421 is a trailblazing attempt to gentrify and transform the old port from a declining trading hub to a center for the arts and the creative community...
Read more421 is a truly unique contemporary cultural space, my son and myself are quite fond of, since its inception.
A true inspiration which blends anthropological insight with artistic expression, placing the human experience at the heart of everything it offers.
A true pleasure for the senses, 421 invites visitors into a world where creativity and heritage intersect.
One standout experience is the fantastic workshop on archiving objects from the past. We had an engaging and thoughtful journey into memory, identity, and preservation. Pure gems of short movies that have touched us deeply.
The centre is also deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of creatives, offering fabulous workshops and providing incredible support to youth through mentorship, resources, and inclusive programming. 421 is not just a gallery, to us, it is a vibrant community and a living archive of stories, voices, and artistic...
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