Photocap: Abu Dhabi’s Louvre to open in November

Louvre Abu Dhabi will open to the public on November 11. Visitors can walk through the
promenades, overlooking the sea, beneath a vast dome, which is made up of 8 000 metal
stars. On display will be the museum’s collection of important artworks, artefacts and loans
from France’s museums, from prehistoric objects to commissioned contemporary artworks.
In addition to the galleries, the museum will feature exhibitions, a Children’s Museum, a
restaurant, a boutique and a café. Manuel Rabaté, director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, said: “With
a unique global narrative and a vision to explore the history of art in a fresh context, Louvre
Abu Dhabi is a place where visitors can come to understand their own and others’ cultures.”
Pictured are Johnathan Hollard, South Africa trade and MICE executive, with Jean Martins,
country manager, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority.