Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi Ticket
- Free cancellation
- Wheelchair accessible
About this experience
Louvre Abu Dhabi is the first universal museum in the Arab world, built on Saadiyat Island under a 180-metre steel dome that Jean Nouvel perforated with almost 8,000 stars so the sunlight falls through it in what he called a rain of light. The building sits in the sea, water running between its galleries, and the walk beneath the dome is worth the visit on its own. Inside, the collection is arranged by period rather than by nation - so a Buddha, a Torah, a Quran and a Gothic Madonna can share a room, and the point being made is how much the world's civilisations were doing at the same moment. The permanent galleries are supported by loans from thirteen French museums, the Louvre in Paris among them, and by touring exhibitions that change through the year. Allow two to three hours to do it properly; less if you are mainly there for the architecture. There is a cafe and a museum shop on site, and the galleries are air-conditioned throughout.
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What’s included
- Entry / admission fee
- Entry to Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island
- Access to the permanent galleries, arranged by period rather than by nation
- The walk beneath Jean Nouvel's 180-metre perforated dome and its rain of light
Not included
- Parking fees
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
- 1
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District
Arrive at the museum on Saadiyat Island and walk in under Jean Nouvel's vast perforated dome, where filtered sunlight falls through the layers as a rain of light. Inside, the galleries are arranged chronologically rather than by nation, so objects from different civilisations sit side by side in each era. The collection runs from prehistory to contemporary art, with works on loan from French institutions. Allow about ninety minutes.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Limited mobility accessible
- The museum is on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, around 90 minutes' drive from Dubai, so allow travel time if you are visiting for the day. Louvre Abu Dhabi is open every day of the week: Monday to Thursday, 10:00–18:30, and Friday to Sunday, 10:00–20:30. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Allow two to three hours for the galleries, or around an hour if you are mainly there for the dome and the architecture.
- Children under 18 enter the museum free. Book adult tickets only for the adults in your party - the museum issues the free under-18 admission at the ticket desk on arrival, and photo ID showing the child's age may be requested. Each child under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Large bags and backpacks must go in the cloakroom, and there is airport-style security at the entrance. Photography without flash is permitted in most galleries; tripods and selfie sticks are not. The building is fully accessible, with lifts, ramps and wheelchairs available. There is a cafe and a museum shop on site. Dress is unrestricted, but the galleries are kept cool - bring a light layer.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Louvre Abu Dhabi Entrance
- Address
- Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi, AE
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 24.53389, 54.39822
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Louvre Abu Dhabi Entrance, Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi, AE.
Is this experience wheelchair accessible?
Yes — the supplier lists this experience as wheelchair accessible.
From AED 122 per person
