Louvre is considered a Universal Museum in the Arab World. The gallery focuses on bringing together different societies to sparkle on common stories of humanity, places, times, or societies with French design and Arabic heritage. The galleries are set in chronological order with the purpose of developing curiosity and literacy.
The Structure
The mastermind of Louvre Abu Dhabi is Jean Nouvel. Located on Saadiyat Island, Louvre is girdled by water, and you can visit Louvre either by land or ocean. The centerpiece is a huge pate that has a weight of 7500 tonnes. This complex geometric structure is made up of 7850 stars made of different sizes and spread over 8 layers. Also called a rain of light as when the sun passes through it, creates a mesmerizing effect that will make you go wow.
Inside the Museum
You can find a range of trades that are on display from colorful coevals. You can find world-famed pieces by Osman Hamdi Bey, Paul Gauguin, Édouard Manet, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Klee to name a many. The beauty and charm of the Louvre are so fascinating that indeed if you’re not an art nut, you’ll surely be bedazzled by the beauty of the whole place. The visit beings with the Great Vestibule and is also followed by the below galleries
Wing 1
The First Villages
The First Great Powers
Civilisations and Empires
Wing 2
Universal Religions
Asian Trade Routes
From The Mediterranean To The Atlantic
Wing 3
Cosmography
Thinking The State
First Globalisation
A New Art Of Living
Wing 4
A Modern World
Challenging Modernity
For The Air
The museum has art and pieces dating back to 5,000 years. These pieces showcase a beautiful cross-influence between regions of the world. They also have a children’s museum that is perfectly designed for children to explore and have fun.
Dining Options
Louvre also has a great range of food and beverage options. The cafes provide delectable European and Emirati food that you can devour. They also have a café called the Aptitude Café that serves specialty coffee. You can sip on your drink against the backdrop of the dome.
Timings for a visit & more information
Tuesday to Sunday (10:00 am – 6:30 pm)
Monday closed
The last entry time is at 5:30 pm
Children below the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult
Children below 18 years of age have no charge
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