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Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art museum located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Opened in November 2017, it is the largest art museum in the Arabian Peninsula, covering approximately 24,000 square meters, with 8,000 square meters dedicated to galleries. The museum was designed by architect Jean Nouvel and operates under an agreement between the UAE and France, allowing it to use the Louvre name until 2047.

The museum's permanent collection comprises around 700 artworks and groups of artworks from various periods and civilizations, ranging from prehistoric times to the present day. Additionally, approximately 300 works are on loan from partner museums, including the Louvre in Paris, which lends 100 different masterpieces every year. The exhibition design explores connections between civilizations and cultures, presenting them in a chronological and thematic display.

Louvre Abu Dhabi is open from 10:00 AM to midnight, with galleries and exhibitions closing at 6:30 PM on weekdays and 8:30 PM on weekends. The museum is closed on Mondays. Admission is free for visitors under 18, UAE senior nationals and residents, ICOM/ICOMOS card holders, journalists, and people of determination with one companion. For adults aged 18 and above, the ticket price is 63 AED. The museum is located in the Saadiyat Cultural District, easily accessible by car from Abu Dhabi city centre. Visitors can enjoy the museum's waterfront promenades and the iconic dome, which creates a 'rain of light' effect as sunlight filters through its perforations.