Dubai unveils region's first museum dedicated to digital art

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has announced the launch of Museum of Digital Art (MODA).

In a post on social media platform X, she said the move "reflects Dubai’s forward-looking cultural vision and its belief that creativity and innovation sit at the core of sustainable development".

MODA will be located within the DIFC Zabeel District expansion project.

It will be the region’s first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies, Sheikha Latifa added.

"The museum is an important addition to our cultural and creative ecosystem, serving as a global platform where culture meets technology and the creative economy, reshaping how art is produced, presented, and experienced in the digital age," she wrote on X.

"In Dubai, we continue to build cultural institutions that keep pace with future transformations, expanding opportunities for artists, creators, and talent, guided by the conviction that culture is a key driver in shaping the economy of the future."

In a step that reflects Dubai’s forward-looking cultural vision and its belief that creativity and innovation sit at the core of sustainable development, we have launched the Museum of Digital Art (MODA) - the region’s first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies -… pic.twitter.com/YqxlOaEHx5

— Latifa MR Al Maktoum (@hhshklatifa) May 16, 2026

Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, MODA aims to create a dynamic environment for artists, researchers, and emerging talent from across the local and international digital arts sector. The landmark museum will feature permanent and temporary exhibitions, immersive experiences, educational spaces, and interactive platforms designed to encourage experimentation, collaboration, and interdisciplinary exchange.

Spanning five floors, the museum will serve as a future-focused cultural institution that brings together art, technology, and innovation through immersive exhibitions, interactive experiences, educational programmes, and research initiatives.

DIFC will lead the museum's development, while Dubai Culture will oversee its operations and strategic cultural direction, ensuring alignment with Dubai’s long-term cultural ambitions and creative economy priorities.

The announcement coincides with the 20th edition of Art Dubai, reflecting the continued growth and maturity of Dubai’s arts scene and the emirate’s broader commitment to strengthening its position as a global centre for culture and creativity.