based on 4,685 reviews• See the museum’s honeycomb-like “floating” domes and cuboid buildings
• Admire stunning art and artifacts on loan from the Louvre Museum in Paris and other French museums
• Learn and witness how art connects past civilizations through time

△ Louvre Abu Dhabi is a new cultural beacon, bringing different cultures together to shine fresh light on the shared stories of humanity.

△ Louvre Abu Dhabi combine the UAE’s bold vision of cultural progression and openness, with France’s expertise in the world of art and museums. It explore the shared themes that reveal and connect humanity.

△ It represents the dynamic nature of the contemporary Arab world while celebrating the region’s vibrant multicultural heritage.
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Show More ReviewsThe Louvre Abu Dhabi, setting aside its exhibits (many of which are must-sees), is an absolute must-visit simply for its architecture. Located on Saadiyat Island, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is a gem of romantic Middle Eastern architecture, its exquisite aesthetics alone making it worth the trip. Designed by renowned architect Jean Nouvel, the museum's most striking feature is its colossal, openwork dome. This 180-meter-diameter dome is composed of over 8,000 geometric star-shaped components, layered in eight interconnected structures. Inspired by traditional Arabic architecture and desert palm leaves, it appears light and airy, yet its weight rivals that of the Eiffel Tower. The most spectacular feature is its unique "rain of light." Sunlight filters through the dome's intricate openings, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow that shift and change with the angle of the sunlight, resembling a shower of stars. The minimalist white buildings are nestled by the sea, surrounded by water. The interplay of light and shadow on the azure water gently soothes the desert heat. Here, the architecture is art, the interplay of light and shadow is exhibit; every snapshot is a sophisticated and therapeutic masterpiece. It's an unmissable aesthetic landmark during your trip to Abu Dhabi.