Louvre Abu Dhabi was designed by Jean Nouvel and opened on Saadiyat Island in November 2017. Architect Jean Nouvel is the man behind the design. Some of his work include the Copenhagen Concert Hall, in Denmark, the Torre Agbar in Barcelona and the 100 Eleventh Avenue in Manhattan,
Experience the Louvre's stunning new location on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island
See original works by Da Vinci, Matisse, Mondrian, Monet, and more in a universal art museum that's arranged chronologically – so you can see connections linking people and cultures all over the world
Explore a revolutionary building designed by Jean Nouvel – a floating city of 23 galleries, resting in the shade of 8,000 interlocking metal stars
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a 'floating city' of culture, packed to the immaculately designed gills with some of the greatest art in the world. See originals by the likes of Da Vinci, Matisse, Mondrian, Monet and more in a mind-boggling 64,000m2 museum designed by legendary architect Jean Nouvel. It's east meets west in a groundbreaking gallery that's as much of a work of art as the masterpieces it contains.
Abu Dhabi's own Louvre dominates Saadiyat Island, with an instantly iconic design. The intricate girding of over 8,000 uniquely shaped metal stars comprise a giant domed roof, creating crisscrossing beams of light and shadow. The scale and audacity of the architecture rival Louvre 1.0.
Beneath, you'll discover a veritable village of 23 galleries, floating on a placid lake. Wandering the serene pathways is an experience in itself, but don't forget: there's legions of top-tier art awaiting inside. It's an embarrassment of riches.
Conceived as a 'universal' museum that's accessible to all, the collection is arranged chronologically, not geographically. This means you'll see works from Ancient Egypt alongside pieces from Europe and Asia, and you might spot a Van Gogh rubbing shoulders with small-scale folk art.
Celebrating the connections between people and cultures across the globe, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art museum in a league of its own.
This tour best suited to:
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Couples
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Big groups
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Small groups
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Solo travelers
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LGBT travelers
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Friends
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Seniors
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Families
Type of travelers who would enjoy this tour:
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Thrill seekers
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Peace & queit seekers
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Luxury travelers
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Thrifty travelers
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Trendsetters
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Live like a local
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First-time travelers
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Off-the-beaten path travelers
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Good way to spend a rainy day
What activities are included?
Themes for this tour:
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Art, Design & Fashion
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Entertainment
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Family friendly
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Group friendly
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Indoor