Louvre Abu Dhabi Tours

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is composed of white cuboid buildings under a honeycomb-style dome that filters sunlight into the galleries. This relatively new museum houses everything from prehistoric to contemporary artworks. Highlights include Leonardo da Vinci’sLa Belle Ferronnière, a 6th-century sphinx, early Chinese pottery, and paintings by Whistler and Klee. The collection is on loan from the Louvre Paris and other French museums, and some items are rotated periodically.

Tours include simple ticket-and-transfer options that ferry you between hotels in Abu Dhabi or Dubai and the museum, and let you explore independently. Skip-the-line tickets are also available. Visitors can also opt for a broader full-day city tour where the Louvre is just one element alongside attractions such as the Grand Mosque.

• The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a must-visit for art, history, and architecture buffs.

• Pay extra for an iPad guide, or download a free guide app beforehand for background on the exhibits.

• The Louvre has a Children’s Museum with displays and interactive workshops designed to get youngsters interested in art and history.

• Relax over coffee, snacks, or a meal at the coffee shop or café-restaurant.

• The museum is wheelchair accessible, and offers parking and secure lockers.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is easy to reach from Abu Dhabi. If you’re driving, take the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge to Saadiyat Island from the Zayed Port area before following the signs at the E12 junction. Otherwise, hail a cab or catch a No. 94 bus from Abu Dhabi bus station.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is closed Monday. Open hours are 10am-8pm Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; and 10am-10pm Thursday and Friday. Morning is a nice, quiet time to experience the full beauty of the sunlight-filtering dome.

If you’re visiting independently and would like to tour the museum with a guide, consider joining one of the tours offered by the Louvre. They usually begin at 10:30am, but be sure to double-check before arriving.

Yes, it’s worth visiting the Louvre Abu Dhabi for its art and architecture. Opened in 2017, this galactic-looking museum boasts a filigree dome, which creates a serene, beautiful space. Inside, view chronologically arranged artifacts and paintings, including masterpieces by greats like Picasso and Matisse, in sun-dappled spaces–an unmissable experience.

You'll need two to three hours to see the permanent and temporary exhibitions, and visit the café and gift shop at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Serious art and history enthusiasts might want extra time. Many Abu Dhabi tours incorporate brief exterior photo sessions or short 1- to 2-hour museum stops.

No, the Louvre Abu Dhabi has no official dress code. However, it’s important you dress conservatively to respect local customs. Men and women should cover their knees and shoulders, and avoid revealing clothing. The museum air-conditioning may make it cold inside at times, so bring a light jacket or shawl.

Yes, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is accessible for visitors using wheelchairs or strollers, although double strollers can't be accommodated. Wheelchairs and single strollers can be hired free of charge at the entrance. Touch- and Braille-assisted stations are at some exhibits for those with reduced vision or hearing.

Yes. Visitors can bring backpacks and bags to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, but anything other than small handbags will need to be stowed in the complimentary lockers in the visitor cloakroom. You can access the cloakroom after your entry ticket has been scanned and before you enter the exhibition rooms.

The best days to visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi are Tuesday–Thursday as it's closed on Mondays and busy for the UAE weekend of Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday. To explore when it's quiet, arrive as near as possible to the weekday opening and closing times of 10am and 6:30pm.