Asia · United Arab Emirates
Louvre Abu Dhabi
A museum under a huge silver dome by Jean Nouvel, on an island by the sea, that tells the story of human creativity across cultures, with a mix of ancient, medieval and modern art.
History of the museum
France and the United Arab Emirates signed a deal in 2007 for a museum using the Louvre's name and expertise. The building by Jean Nouvel opened in 2017, with a dome of 7,850 metal stars that makes a 'rain of light'. Its collection includes Leonardo's La Belle Ferronnière on loan from Paris.
