Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art museum on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, known for galleries that bring art and objects from different cultures into a chronological journey. Plan around the gallery hours and ticket rules, and leave time to see the museum’s dome and waterfront Promenade.
- Location: Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
- From Andalus Al Seef Resort & Spa: about 12.3 km; a room at this resort is available at the resort.
- Adult admission: AED 70 for visitors aged 18 and over, inclusive of VAT.
- Gallery hours: Open daily
Getting to Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi is on Saadiyat Island, and you can reach it by car, bus, taxi or water taxi. From Abu Dhabi city, follow the Corniche/Mina Port approach; drivers coming from Dubai or Yas Island should take the Saadiyat Island/Yas Island exit on Sheikh Khalifa Highway E12 and continue to the Cultural District.
Abu Dhabi city bus 94 serves the museum. The free Cultural Express round trip from Dubai calls at Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr al Watan. If you are already at Abu Dhabi Port’s Cruise Terminal, the water taxi runs from Marsa Mina to the museum, with tickets sold through its online ticketing system.
Taxis can drop off and pick up just in front of the main entrance at the visitor car park. Paid valet parking is available; museum visitors using the car park should enter through Gate 1.
Parking is open from 7am to midnight, with no overnight parking. For more city planning, how to plan a day in Abu Dhabi can help you place the museum alongside other stops.
Tickets and opening days
- Ticket
- office hours
Book Louvre Abu Dhabi tickets online in advance, or buy them at the museum during the stated ticket-office hours. Adult admission is AED 70, including VAT, for visitors aged 18 and over.
Admission is free for visitors under 18; UAE senior nationals and residents over 60; members with one guest; ICOM/ICOMOS card holders; journalists; and People of Determination with one companion.
Last entry is 30 minutes before galleries and exhibitions close. Tickets are sold at the museum.
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.
The dome has different access rules from the galleries. Before 6:30pm Tuesday–Thursday and 8:30pm Friday–Sunday, you need a museum ticket or a reservation at Fouquet’s or Art Lounge to enter. After those times, dome access is complimentary without a ticket while the galleries are closed. The museum is open until midnight, and last entry to the dome is 11pm.
Hours, ticket prices and access conditions can change, so check the official site before you go.
The galleries and collection
The galleries take you through a chronological account of art and objects from different cultures and civilisations, from prehistory to the present. The display brings together works from the museum’s permanent collection and loans from international partner institutions, so the route connects objects across periods and places.
The museum opened on 8 November 2017 and was designed by architect Jean Nouvel. A 90-minute guided architectural experience is offered for visitors interested in the building’s design. General admission is also required for the daily Express Tours, which last 45 minutes, run at 12pm and 4pm, and cost AED 50.
The dome and outdoor areas
The dome and waterfront give you an outdoor part of the visit alongside the galleries. Visitors may walk outside along the Promenade area, with the museum’s dome rising above the water. If you are making a longer waterfront day of it, how to plan time along the Abu Dhabi Corniche covers another stretch of the city’s coast.
Visitor access and facilities
You can borrow a wheelchair or stroller free from the Loan Desk, subject to availability. Motorised wheelchairs and single strollers are welcome in the galleries; double-wide strollers are not allowed inside and will be stored during the visit.
People of Determination and one companion are eligible for complimentary entrance on presentation of a disability card, and guide dogs are welcome. An adult must accompany children under 13. Free Wi-Fi, cloakrooms, toilets, prayer rooms and first aid are available; prayer rooms and first aid are on level -1.
FAQs
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- sale hours
Do you need to book Louvre Abu Dhabi tickets in advance?
The museum recommends booking online in advance. Tickets can also be bought at the museum during the stated ticket-sale hours.
When are the galleries open?
Open daily. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Can you visit the dome without a museum ticket?
Dome access is complimentary without a ticket from 6:30pm Tuesday–Thursday and 8:30pm Friday–Sunday, when the galleries are closed. Earlier access requires a museum ticket or a reservation at Fouquet’s or Art Lounge.
Is there public transport to the museum?
Abu Dhabi city bus 94 serves Louvre Abu Dhabi. A free Cultural Express round trip also connects Dubai with the museum and Qasr al Watan.