Louvre Abu Dhabi is a museum on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, with galleries arranged around a cross-cultural, chronological story. Its architecture, collection and waterfront setting make it a place to plan around both gallery hours and time outdoors.
- Location: Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island.
- Collection: Works from different cultures and eras, including the museum’s own collection and loans from French museums.
- Architecture: A dome designed to create a “rain of light.”
Where is Louvre Abu Dhabi, and how do you get there?
Louvre Abu Dhabi is in the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island. From this hotel in Abu Dhabi, the drive takes about 12 minutes.
The museum was developed jointly by the United Arab Emirates and France and opened in November 2017. Architect Jean Nouvel designed the building. For a wider sense of the city’s central districts, the Central Abu Dhabi neighbourhood guide can help you place this island visit within a city itinerary.
If you are driving, visitor parking is open from 7am to midnight, and overnight parking is not allowed. Paid valet parking is available via Gate 1.
The visitor car park also has an electric-vehicle charging station, available first come, first served. The museum FAQ also notes a shuttle bus from Dubai; the guide to the Abu Dhabi International Airport-to-hotel journey covers that separate part of a trip.
What are the Louvre Abu Dhabi ticket options?
Adult admission is AED 70 for visitors aged 18 and over. Free admission is listed for visitors under 18; UAE senior nationals and residents aged over 60; members with one guest; ICOM and ICOMOS card holders; journalists; and People of Determination with one companion.
The museum recommends booking online in advance. You can also buy tickets at the museum. Visitors under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00–18:30
- Friday to Sunday: 10:00–20:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
People of Determination and one companion can enter free with a disability card and have dedicated priority access at the information and ticketing desks. The museum’s free app offers a multimedia guide and interactive navigation; bring headphones if you plan to use its audio content.
When is Louvre Abu Dhabi open, and how should you time your visit?
The museum is closed on Mondays. Galleries and exhibitions open Tuesday to Thursday from 10am to 6:30pm, and Friday to Sunday from 10am to 8:30pm. Last entry to the galleries and exhibitions is 30 minutes before closing.
A valid museum ticket is required for the permanent and temporary galleries, Children’s Museum, Forum, Dome, Museum Café and Boutique before 6:30pm Tuesday to Thursday and 8:30pm Friday to Sunday. After those times, access is complimentary, but the galleries are closed. The Dome remains open until midnight, with last entry at 11pm.
Hours and ticket arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
What can you see inside and outdoors?
The museum’s 23 permanent galleries present works from different cultures and eras in a chronological, cross-cultural narrative. Alongside its own collection, Louvre Abu Dhabi displays loans from French museums.
The dome is 180 metres wide and made of eight layers of geometric metal stars. Sunlight passing through the layers creates the effect the museum calls a “rain of light.” Outside, you can walk along the Promenade, where the dome’s pattern meets the water. Public toilets are available outdoors near visitor parking.
What accessibility and visitor facilities are available?
Wheelchairs, including motorized wheelchairs, and baby strollers are welcome. Single wheelchairs and strollers are available to borrow free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Double-wide strollers cannot enter the galleries, but you can store one and exchange it for two single strollers. Guide dogs are welcome.
Free Wi-Fi, cloakrooms and toilets are available throughout the museum. Prayer rooms and first aid are on level -1, with an ATM near the first-aid area. The museum also has an information desk and ticketing desks for visitor assistance.
FAQs
Can you visit the Dome without a gallery ticket?
After the stated evening ticket cut-off, access to the Dome is complimentary while the galleries are closed. Dome entry runs until midnight, with last entry at 11pm.
Can you borrow a wheelchair or stroller?
Yes. Single wheelchairs and strollers are available free on a first-come, first-served basis. Double-wide strollers can be stored and exchanged for two single strollers.
Is there parking at Louvre Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Visitor parking is open from 7am to midnight, and paid valet parking is available via Gate 1. Overnight parking is not allowed.