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    Established8 November 2017
    LocationSaadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    ArchitectJean Nouvel
    OwnerAbu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism
    Location

    The museum is part of a US$27 billion tourist and cultural development for Saadiyat Island, planned to house a cluster of world-class cultural assets.
    In addition to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, these are to inclu… See more

    History

    In 2005 the United Arab Emirates put forward to the French government the idea of creating a museum in the Emirates bearing the name of the Louvre. Discussions were initiated in June 2005, when an A… See more

    Design

    During the initial Concept Design phase in 2006-2007, Jean Nouvel and his team designed the museum as a "seemingly floating dome structure"; its web-patterned dome allowing the sun to filter through. The overall effe… See more

    Permanent collections

    Questions have been raised as to the nature of the artworks to be displayed at the museum. However, according to The National: "the type and nature of the exhibits planned for the Louvre Abu Dhabi have been … See more

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