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Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum Tickets

Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum Tickets

General admission to Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island: galleries, exhibitions and the plaza under the dome. Read what to expect, then book on our booking partner.

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Louvre Abu Dhabi: what to know before you book

Louvre Abu Dhabi is a museum on Saadiyat Island, in Abu Dhabi’s Cultural District. This guide explains what to expect, who it suits and how to book. We do not sell tickets ourselves: we send you to a trusted partner page, where you choose your date and see the cancellation terms before you pay.

At a glance

  • What it is: the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum, with galleries, temporary exhibitions and the plaza under the dome.
  • Where: Saadiyat Island, Cultural District, Abu Dhabi. The museum gives driving directions from Dubai on the E11 (see below).
  • Hours: galleries and exhibitions Monday to Thursday 10am to 6:30pm, Friday to Sunday 10am to 8:30pm. The dome stays open until midnight.
  • Who loves it: art and architecture fans, culture lovers and families on a day out from Dubai.
  • Access: wheelchairs and strollers can be borrowed free of charge from the Loan Desk.
  • Booking: pick a date on our partner’s page. You see the cancellation terms before you pay.

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Good to know: the museum says some galleries may be closed while new artworks are installed. Check its website before you go.

What to expect

Louvre Abu Dhabi combines indoor galleries, temporary exhibitions and an outdoor plaza under the dome. According to the partner listing, the general admission ticket covers the galleries, the temporary exhibitions and the plaza under the dome. Food and drinks are not included.

The museum says it is open from 10am to midnight, but not every area follows the same hours. Galleries and exhibitions close at 6:30pm from Monday to Thursday and at 8:30pm from Friday to Sunday, with last entry 30 minutes before closing. The dome stays open until midnight, with last entry at 11pm.

The museum lists a cloakroom, free Wi-Fi, prayer rooms and a first aid point. For food and drinks it lists a museum cafe, an Art Lounge and the restaurant Fouquet’s.

Who it is for

A good fit

  • Art and architecture fans
  • Culture lovers on a day out from Dubai
  • Families: the museum lists a kids’ menu in its cafe and strollers for loan

Maybe not for you

  • Visitors arriving late: galleries have a last entry 30 minutes before closing
  • Anyone who needs a rigid schedule: some galleries may be closed for new installations

How to get there

By car

From Dubai on the E11, take the Saadiyat Island / Yas Island exit onto Sheikh Khalifa Highway E12, then follow Yas Highway to the Cultural District. Follow the road signs to the museum, as the museum itself advises. Paid valet parking is available.

Other ways

The museum’s own Plan your journey page also lists bus, taxi, boat and the Cultural Express. Check it for current routes before you travel.

Need a lift? The VIP TOV options are just below.

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Access and conditions

Wheelchairs and strollers

Both are available for complimentary loan from the Loan Desk. The museum has also developed interpretation tools in the galleries and asks visitors who want help to speak to a member of staff.

Children and entry rules

The museum lists free entry for visitors under 18 and for People of Determination with one companion. Ask the booking partner how this applies to tickets bought online.

Tickets and access details are confirmed by the booking partner, not by us. If a detail matters for your visit, check it there before you pay.

Plan your visit

  • Check the hours for your day. Galleries stay open two hours later from Friday to Sunday.
  • Arrive before last entry. It is 30 minutes before the galleries close.
  • Stay for the dome. It is open until midnight, with last entry at 11pm.
  • Check your ticket date. The partner listing says the ticket is valid for the date you choose.

Is Louvre Abu Dhabi right for you?

Louvre Abu Dhabi suits art and architecture fans, culture lovers and families on a day out from Dubai. On timing: check the opening hours above for your day and arrive before last entry. Dates, options and the final conditions are confirmed by the booking partner, so check your exact option on their page before you pay.

Planning more than one day? See also our guides to the Abu Dhabi day trip and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

Ready to go? Check dates and options on our partner’s page.

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Included

  • Access to the museum galleries
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • The plaza under the dome

Not included

  • Food and drinks

When to go

Galleries and exhibitions: Monday to Thursday 10am to 6:30pm, Friday to Sunday 10am to 8:30pm. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. The dome stays open until midnight, with last entry at 11pm. Check the museum's own page for changes on holidays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours?

The museum says it is open from 10am to midnight. Galleries and exhibitions close at 6:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30pm Friday to Sunday. The dome stays open until midnight.

Can I borrow a wheelchair or stroller?

Yes. The museum lists both for complimentary loan from the Loan Desk.

How do I drive there from Dubai?

Take E11, then the Saadiyat Island / Yas Island exit onto Sheikh Khalifa Highway E12 and follow the signs to the Cultural District, according to the museum.

How do I book?

Select Book this activity. The partner platform shows live dates and options, and you finish the booking there.

Can I cancel?

The cancellation policy is shown on the partner page before you pay.

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