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Louvre Abu Dhabi
The “rain of light”
The universal museum under Jean Nouvel’s silvery dome on Saadiyat, opened in 2017.
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Our take
- Late afternoon light
- Museum pass
- Fouquet’s
- Address
- Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
- Website
- louvreabudhabi.ae
About Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi opened in 2017 under a vast silvery dome designed by Jean Nouvel; sunlight through its perforations makes what the museum calls the “rain of light”. Its galleries tell a story of humanity across civilisations, and Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi is in the building. The museum pass also covers Zayed National Museum and the Natural History Museum.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Louvre Abu Dhabi before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Louvre Abu Dhabi are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Galleria3.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Qasr Al Hosn7.2 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 18 min
- The Corniche8.9 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Qasr Al Watan12 kmCar or taxi 27 min
- The Grand Mosque16 kmCar or taxi 33 min
- Ferrari World22 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Zayed International Airport26 kmCar or taxi 51 min
Location
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