{"id":558,"date":"2022-10-07T09:47:16","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T09:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/?p=558"},"modified":"2022-12-22T12:28:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T12:28:07","slug":"louvre-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/en\/louvre-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"The Louvre Abu Dhabi: a major museum near Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You may not know it, but there's a <strong>Louvre Abu Dhabi.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an impressive museum filled with priceless treasures and antiquities from the past!<\/p>\n<p>Let's find out together in the following lines.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"summary-title\">The Louvre Abu Dhabi: article summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"summary-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc115939009\">What is the Louvre Abu Dhabi?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc115939010\">Where is the Louvre Abu Dhabi?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc115939011\">What to see inside the museum?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc115939012\">Avant-garde and futuristic designs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc115939013\">Visit the Children's Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc115939014\">Kayaking in a museum: it's possible at the Louvre Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc115939015\">How long does it take to explore the museum?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc115939016\">How much does admission to the Louvre Abu Dhabi cost?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc115939017\">What are the museum's opening hours?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc115939009\"><\/a><strong>What is the Louvre Abu Dhabi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Louvre Abu Dhabi is the result of a partnership with the famous French institution. <strong>the largest museum in the United Arab Emirates<\/strong>opened in 2017. The museum houses over 600 historical, cultural and artistic works from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>From Renaissance paintings to ancient Chinese sculptures, XV\u1d49 century world maps and contemporary art by artists from the United Arab Emirates, this Louvre is <strong>considered the first universal museum in the Arab world<\/strong>. Although relatively new, it has become one of the city's main tourist attractions and a true cultural landmark.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc115939010\"><\/a><strong>Where is the Louvre Abu Dhabi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Louvre Abu Dhabi and its gigantic domed structure sit atop Saadiyat Island. It is more or less <strong>5-minute drive from downtown Abu Dhabi<\/strong> or about an hour's drive from Dubai.<\/p>\n<p>The museum is easily accessible <strong>by bus, cab and private car<\/strong>You'll have no trouble getting there.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, I recommend <strong>take line 94<\/strong>which has a direct stop on Saadiyat Island right next to the museum entrance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-559\" src=\"https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/38505507436_5ad9562e39_k.jpg\" alt=\"louvre abu dhabi\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/38505507436_5ad9562e39_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/38505507436_5ad9562e39_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/38505507436_5ad9562e39_k-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/38505507436_5ad9562e39_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/38505507436_5ad9562e39_k-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dubaifacile.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/38505507436_5ad9562e39_k-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc115939011\"><\/a><strong>What to see inside the museum?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Louvre Abu Dhabi is where East meets West. Here, you will fall from treasure to treasure. Bringing together unique pieces dating back to the greatest empires in history, you'll find works by :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ancient Egypt<\/li>\n<li>ancient China<\/li>\n<li>the Ottoman Empire<\/li>\n<li>western civilization<\/li>\n<li>Arab civilization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The museum features a wide selection of objects from different cultures.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the exhibits are arranged chronologically rather than by culture. Each of the museum's galleries <strong>tells the story of humanity in 12 chapters<\/strong>. Starting with Egyptian antiquities, the collections culminate in breathtaking art installations such as Mathilde Laurent's \"Le nuage parfum\u00e9\" and Ai Weiwei's \"La Fontaine de lumi\u00e8re\".<\/p>\n<p>As you stroll through the rooms, you'll encounter iconic masterpieces such as Leonardo da Vinci's \"La Belle Ferronni\u00e8re\", Giovanni Bellini's \"Madonna and Child\" and Vincent Van Gogh's 1887 self-portrait.<\/p>\n<p>Contemporary art lovers will love the museum's modernist galleries. Works by Arab and international artists such as Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol are on display.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc115939012\"><\/a><strong>Avant-garde and futuristic designs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If that's not enough, the museum building itself is a work of art! The domed structure and cuboid building were designed by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel. Under its immense dome, <strong>you'll find light and water effects<\/strong>. A perfect place to take an afternoon break!<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc115939013\"><\/a><strong>Visit the Children's Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Louvre Abu Dhabi is not just for adults to enjoy. Children can have fun too! The Louvre devotes three floors of interactive exhibits to children. Artistic adventures, activities and much more to satisfy their curiosity await the little ones!<\/p>\n<p>In addition, admission to the Children's Museum <strong>is free for children!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc115939014\"><\/a><strong>Kayaking in a museum: it's possible at the Louvre Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>An incredible experience complements your visit to the Louvre. It involves kayaking on the museum's waterways. If you're feeling adventurous, <strong>one-hour guided kayak tour<\/strong> will take you around the clear blue waters of Saadiyat Island while offering a new perspective and learning all about modern architecture.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc115939015\"><\/a><strong>How long does it take to explore the museum?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Although this museum is nowhere near as large as the Louvre Paris, you'll need plenty of time to explore its many wings. Count on <strong>3 hours to see the main collections.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, if you have some free time, it can be fun to linger around your favorite exhibits.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc115939016\"><\/a><strong>How much does admission to the Louvre Abu Dhabi cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To enjoy this place, count :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>17 \u20ac per adult<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Children under 18 and seniors over 60 <strong>enjoy free entry to the premises.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc115939017\"><\/a><strong>What are the museum's opening hours?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Last but not least, you can visit this museum :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday to Sunday <strong>10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you're an art lover, a visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi is a must if you want to enjoy the wonders on offer. Don't hesitate to spend an afternoon there to <strong>discover the world's most beautiful works of art with your family.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vous l\u2019ignorez peut-\u00eatre, mais il existe un Louvre \u00e0 Abu Dhabi. Le Louvre d\u2019Abu Dhabi est un mus\u00e9e impressionnant rempli de tr\u00e9sors inestimables et d\u2019antiquit\u00e9s du pass\u00e9\u2009! D\u00e9couvrons-le ensemble dans les lignes qui suivent. Le Louvre d&rsquo;Abu Dhabi : sommaire de l&rsquo;article Qu&rsquo;est-ce que le Louvre Abu Dhabi ? 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