A Glimpse Into Louvre Abu Dhabi Ahead of its Opening
- It is a monumental moment for the UAE, as the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi is only days away from opening its doors to the public
- With the story of humanity told in 12 galleries, the universal museum will promote inspiring ideas about the interconnectedness between civilisations and cultures
- The turquoise waters surrounding the floating-like museum, the palm trees around the building, and the 8000 ‘stars’ on the 7500-tonne dome are not short of awe-striking
- 23 galleries are housed within 55 buildings under the 180-metre dome of Louvre Abu Dhabi, built to resemble an Arab village
- Louvre Abu Dhabi is part of a thirty-year agreement between the city of Abu Dhabi and the French government, taking its name from the original Louvre in Paris
- French president Emmanuel Macron will visit Abu Dhabi to officially open the Louvre Abu Dhabi along with other officials and dignitaries on 8th November, 2017
- Doors of Louvre Abu Dhabi will open to the public at 10:00 AM on 11th November, 2017, commencing with a performance of the Emirati Al Ayyala
- Four days of festivities will mark the opening of the long-awaited museum, with performances by French singer Matthieu Chedid and Malian performer Fatoumata Diawara
- Tickets are prices at AED 60 for adults over the age of 22 years, AED 30 for those aged 13-22 years and education professionals, and free for children under 13 years old