Louvre Abu Dhabi · A Miracle of Light and Shadow

🌍【Opening: The Artistic Pearl in the Desert】 Louvre Abu Dhabi, standing proudly on Saadiyat Island's bay, was designed by Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel ✨. Its dome, woven with 7,850 metal stars, creates a "rain of light" filter, with sunlight cascading like a galaxy descending to earth 🌌! The museum's collection spans 10,000 years of human civilization: from Egyptian mummies to Leonardo da Vinci's original works, earning its title as the "Dialogue of Civilizations in the Arab World" 🌏. 🕘【Opening Hours】 Regular Days: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Closed on Mondays, extended to 8:30 PM on Fridays) Recommended Visit Duration: 3+ hours (including outdoor sea corridor photography) Note: ✅ Reservation required! Last entry 1 hour before closing ❌ Large backpacks prohibited; no luggage storage available 💴【Ticket Prices】 Adult: AED 63 (≈¥125) Youth (13-22 years): AED 31.5 (≈¥62) Children under 12: Free 2024 New Policy: Special exhibitions (e.g., Napoleon's Treasure Tour) require separate tickets (AED 30) ⛺【Must-See Highlights: Three Key Sections】 ​​🌟 Route Design: Dome Light Corridor (Entrance): → Capture the "Noon Light Spots" at 11:00 AM (stunning star-hole projections 📸) Civilization Gallery (12 Exhibition Halls): → Decode the "Common Origins of Religions": Buddha and Christ statues in dialogue 🗿 Marine Atrium (Core Area): → Sit or lie down to admire the sea 🌊 (Persian Gulf waves shimmering beyond the glass walls) Special Exhibition Zone (2024 Napoleon's Sword): → Touch a replica of the coronation crown 💎 💡Tips: Free AR Guide (scan QR codes on exhibits for Chinese audio explanations) Children's Art Workshop (weekend clay and light-shadow activities) 🚌【Transport Guide】 Free Shuttle Buses: ✅ City Line: Departs every 30 minutes from Emirates Palace Hotel ✅ Airport Line: Direct from T1/T3 to the museum (ticket reservation required) Self-Drive: Navigate to "Saadiyat Island," with 3 hours of free parking 👉【48-Hour Art Island Itinerary】 ​​Day 1: ✅ Morning: Louvre Abu Dhabi (3h) → Lunch: Fouquet's (French cuisine + sea views) ✅ Afternoon: Manarat Al Saadiyat Beach (white sand/free showers) → Evening: Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace Light Show 🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】 Art Lovers' Pick: Saadiyat Rotana (8-minute walk to the museum, ¥1200+/night) Luxury Island Retreat: The St. Regis (private beach + Louvre VIP access, ¥3500+/night) 🧡【Pre-Trip Prep】 Documents: Passport + e-ticket (scan for entry) Outfit: Light-colored long dresses (ideal for light-shadow photos), bring a sunproof shawl (no shade on outdoor walkways) Essentials: ✅ Sunglasses (strong glare under the dome) ✅ Waterproof phone pouch (waves splash on the sea walkway) ✅ Euro coins (special exhibition souvenir machines only accept €) Hidden Service: → Free multilingual "Key Exhibits Guide" (Chinese version at the info desk)