Simon W.
Google
Incredible exhibits, but severely let down by overcrowding and poor crowd management.
We were really looking forward to visiting teamLab Abu Dhabi, as the concept and visuals are genuinely stunning. The exhibits we did manage to experience were beautiful, immersive and thoughtfully designed – exactly what you would expect from teamLab at its best.
Unfortunately, the overall experience was badly let down by extreme overcrowding and a lack of organisation. It felt chaotic from the moment we entered, with very little flow control or consideration for visitor numbers in each space. Many areas were so busy that it was impossible to properly engage with the art, and there was simply no hope of seeing everything during our visit.
What was meant to be calming, reflective and immersive ended up being quite stressful. Ironically, I’ve been to soft play centres that felt more peaceful than this experience. The atmosphere was far removed from the tranquil environment teamLab is known for elsewhere in the world.
With better crowd management, timed entry enforcement, or capacity limits per room, this could be outstanding. Right now, the quality of the art is there — but the experience around it needs serious improvement.
I really hope they address this, as the potential is huge.