Louvre Abu Dhabi: Day Trips and Tours from Dubai

Located in the Saadiyat Island Cultural District, the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum is the largest art museum in the Arabian peninsula at over 8,000 square meters. The museum recently opened its doors in late-2017 and has attracted over 1 million visitors its first year.

Visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum and discover the impressive collections of art that bridge cultures and civilizations throughout history. It showcases both ancient and contemporary works of historic, cultural, and sociological interest from around the world.

Here's all you need to know about arranging a visit to the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi, one of the most exciting day trips in Dubai.

How much do Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi tickets cost?

Standard Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi tickets price

General admission gains entry to the museum galleries, exhibitions, and Children’s Museum.

• Adults: AED 63 (US$ 17)
• Young Adults (13-22): AED 31.50 (US$ 9)
• Seniors (+65): AED 31.50 (US$ 9)
• Children (Under 13): FREE
• Disabled visitors + one companion: FREE

Single entrance tickets are available on our page of Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Who is eligible for discounts?

Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum tickets are discounted for a number of patrons. These include UAE teachers and military, seniors, young adults, and children. Children under the age of 13 receive free general admission to the museum.

What are the best guided tours and day trips from Dubai?

If you wish to book a guided tour all inclusive from Dubai, there are many options available. You may purchase a guided tour from an online travel agency. Make sure to compare all the offers and prices as there are many deals available online. Use our search engine and find your ideal guided tour.

Abu Dhabi Mosque and Louvre Tours from Dubai

If you wish to spend more time in Abu Dhabi, we strongly suggest to book a combined guided tour including the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Explore the stunning Islamic architecture of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and then visit the magnificent Louvre Abu Dhabi. You will experience the amalgamation of rich cultural and traditional heritage with modern contemporary life.

What are the prices of day trips to Louvre Abu Dhabi from Dubai?

There is a wide variety of options of day trips from Dubai to the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum that attract different prices.

Many of the excursions are priced below US$100 per person, and several come in at US$ 60 or below. The price of some tours are a bit more expensive as they include lunch, a city tour or entrance skip the line tickets to other attractions.

Private and seaplane tours are the most expensive ones.

If you are traveling from Dubai to the Louvre Abu Dhabi by your transport mean, you can find single entrance tickets on our page of Louvre Abu Dhabi.

How can I book a Louvre Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai?

Visiting the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum is a very popular day trip from Dubai.

Louvre Abu Dhabi tours from Dubai are available through online travel agencies such as Viator, Getyourguide or Musement to name a few.

There are many different types of guided tours from Dubai; small group tours, private tours, combined tours with other attractions, and more.

Use TourScanner search tool and find the best deal available for your desired date.

How do I get to Abu Dhabi from Dubai?

Following the E11 highway, traveling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi takes between 1 hour to 90 mins depending on the traffic, and if you travel by bus or taxi.

What will I see in the Louvre Abu Dhabi?

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an impressive new collection of art in the Saadiyat Island Cultural District of Abu Dhabi. The large museum features 8,000 square meters of galleries, making it the largest collection in the region. The multi-million project features collections from both Eastern and Western Art. In fact, one of the objectives of the museum is to bridge the gap between the two regional art forms.

In addition to the amazing galleries and exhibitions, the museum also offers two different cafes. A boutique is open to shoppers during opening hours. Workshops and guided tours are also available in limited quantities.

When is the best time for a visit to the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi ?

The museum is closed on Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are good days to visit the attraction to avoid some crowds. The Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum traditionally gets a higher volume of traffic on Friday through Sunday. The museum also closes earlier on Saturday and Sunday.

What are the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum opening hours?

The museum galleries and exhibitions are open to the public:

• Tuesday-Wednesday: 10 am - 8 pm
• Thursday-Friday: 10 am - 10 pm
• Saturday-Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm
• Mondays: CLOSED

The museum cafe is open Saturday-Wednesday (10 am - 8 pm) and Thursday-Friday (10 am - 10 pm). The same hours apply to the art lounge and museum boutique.

Travel Tips

• Book in advance: Admission to the museum is based on a date and tickets do sell out. Furthermore, workshops are limited to only 15 patrons and guided tours to 25 people. So you should book in advance to make sure you get to attend on a preferred date and time.
• The museum hosts one-time events. Consider getting tickets to one of these programs which include concerts and multicultural performances. Tickets are also limited to these types of programs.
• The museum provides lockers. We recommend using the lockers to store your personal items safely while appreciating the work of art. Strollers and wheelchairs are also available upon request.