Louvre Abu Dhabi: Is the Ticket Worth It, and What Does It Cover?
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The answer first
Yes, if you like art, architecture or simply want a long, cool, indoor stop in Abu Dhabi. The general admission ticket for the Louvre Abu Dhabi costs €16.97, has 4.7 stars from 2,559 reviews. It is a poor use of a day if you expect a quick photo stop: the building is the draw for some people, the collection for others, and you should know which you are.
What the ticket covers
The description on GetYourGuide lists access to the galleries, the temporary exhibitions, the outdoor plaza underneath the dome, the museum café, Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi and the boutique. Read that as admission to the museum site, not as a tour: whether a guide or audio guide is available is shown on the booking page or at the museum.
The museum opened in 2017 and the building, with its large dome, was designed by Jean Nouvel. The dome is the reason many visitors come, and the plaza underneath it is part of the ticket.
Who it suits
- Art and history lovers. Galleries and temporary exhibitions are the core of the visit.
- Anyone avoiding heat. Much of the visit is indoors. In midsummer this is one of the easier days to plan.
- Couples and adults travelling alone, who can move at their own speed.
- Families with older children, if the children enjoy museums. The museum states that visitors under 18 enter free; confirm the current rule and the ticket you need on the museum’s own website.
It suits less well anyone who wants a short, fast stop, or who only cares about the architecture. In that case a short visit may be enough.
Opening days and times
The museum’s own visit page lists the galleries and exhibitions as open every day, with longer evening hours from Friday to Sunday, and last entry 30 minutes before they close. Older schedules and some ticket sellers still list Mondays as closed. The dome area stays open until midnight, with last entry an hour earlier. Some galleries can be closed while new works are installed, and hours change, so check the official opening times for your date before you buy.
How to combine it
The palace of Qasr Al Watan and the Louvre are both on the cultural list of most first-time visitors. They make a sensible pair on separate days or at different times of one day, because both take time to see properly. Read our Qasr Al Watan guide for the palace side. Other indoor ideas are in our tickets, museums and theme parks section.
Check before booking
- Whether the ticket is dated or open: look at the booking page for your date.
- What is included: the description lists galleries, temporary exhibitions, the plaza and the café area as access, not as free food or drink.
- Whether a particular temporary exhibition or guide costs extra.
- Cancellation terms on the booking page.
Our recommendation
Book the general admission ticket if you want one unhurried, indoor cultural stop. Choose a day when the museum is certain to be open and plan to spend time there rather than rush through. Check dates and prices for the Louvre Abu Dhabi ticket.
