Louvre Abu Dhabi

A pioneering cultural project – the first of its kind

The origins of Louvre Abu Dhabi date back to 2007, when France and the United Arab Emirates came together to develop a new kind of cultural institution. The result is a museum rooted in universal human values, the first of its kind in the region. Louvre Abu Dhabi represents the dynamic nature of the contemporary Arab world, while celebrating the region’s vibrant multicultural heritage.

A universal museum in the Arab world

What does it mean to be ‘universal’? For Louvre Abu Dhabi, it means focusing on what unites us: the stories of human creativity that transcend individual cultures or civilisations., times or places. This ethos guides the museum in everything it does: from its foundation as a collaboration between two cultures to the dazzling architecture that combines French design with Arabic heritage.

Louvre Abu Dhabi location: The museum is located on Saadiyat Island. If you’re coming from Abu Dhabi take the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge and follow the signs pointing to the museum. From Dubai, take the Yas / Saadiyat exit from Sheikh Zayed Road.

Admission

Admission gives you access to the Museum Galleries, Exhibitions, Children’s Museum and public spaces underneath the dome. Tickets can be purchased online or on site, directly at the Ticketing.