Louvre Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi is a landmark art museum in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District and is widely recognized as the first universal museum in the Arab world. Opened in 2017 through a partnership between the United Arab Emirates and France, it brings together artworks and artifacts from different civilizations to tell shared human stories across cultures and time periods.

The museum represents one of the largest international cultural collaborations involving France and the UAE. Since its inauguration in 2017, it has become a centerpiece of Abu Dhabi’s cultural development and a major attraction within Saadiyat Cultural District, helping position the emirate as a global arts destination

Visiting Experience

Visitors can explore permanent galleries, rotating exhibitions, public art installations, educational programs, and waterfront spaces integrated into the museum’s design. The setting combines art, architecture, and views of the Arabian Gulf, creating an experience that is as much about the building itself as the collection it houses.