Louvre Abu Dhabi at a glance
The Louvre Abu Dhabi stands on Saadiyat Island, next to the water. It is the main museum to pair with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, because the two cover very different sides of Abu Dhabi: a working mosque and an art museum under a large dome. They sell separate tickets, so plan them as two visits.
Our picks: the Louvre Abu Dhabi
From Dubai, the mosque and Louvre day includes both entries. From Abu Dhabi, the half day does the same; if you only want the museum, the entry ticket is enough.
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Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi from Dubai
- Mosque entry
- Louvre entry
- Dubai hotel transfer
About two hours each in the mosque and the Louvre, both entries included, with a Corniche photo stop. Inside the Louvre you explore on your own.
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Mosque and Louvre half day from Abu Dhabi
- Mosque entry
- Louvre entry
- Abu Dhabi pickup
Mosque entry and Louvre entry with a guide and a Corniche stop, picking up at Abu Dhabi hotels and Port Zayed. The Louvre is self-guided.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi entry ticket
- Galleries and exhibitions
- Spaces under the dome
- Museum app
General admission to the galleries, temporary exhibitions and the spaces under the dome, with the museum app.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi opening hours
Hours for 2026.
| Day | Galleries | Dome area |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday to Thursday | 10:00 to 18:30 | Until 00:00, last entry 23:00 |
| Friday to Sunday | 10:00 to 20:30 | Until 00:00, last entry 23:00 |
| Monday | Check the museum's current calendar | – |
Last entry to the galleries is 30 minutes before closing. The museum can close single galleries for a while to install new works, so a room you want may be shut on your day. If you plan around Monday, confirm the opening before you book anything else.
Tickets and free entry
Who pays and who does not.
Adults
AED 70 for visitors aged 18 and over, VAT included.
Under 18
Free.
Other free groups
UAE nationals and residents in the senior category (60 and over), and people with disabilities plus one companion, enter free. More categories are on the museum's visit page.
Museum passes
Passes sold since 1 March 2026 combine the Louvre Abu Dhabi with the Natural History Museum and the Zayed National Museum, in one or both combinations. They do not include the mosque.
Louvre and mosque in one day
A self-organised plan, not a joint ticket.
| Louvre Abu Dhabi | Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Saadiyat Island | Near the Maqta, Mussafah and Sheikh Zayed bridges |
| Hours | Galleries 10:00 to 18:30 or 20:30, dome area to midnight | 09:00 to 20:30, last entry 20:00; Friday 09:00 to 11:30 and 14:30 to 20:30 |
| Entry | AED 70 for adults | AED 10 for foreign visitors, public cultural tours free (2026) |
| Last entry | 30 minutes before gallery closing, 23:00 for the dome area | 20:00 (Friday morning 11:00) |
Go to the mosque in the afternoon and take a public cultural tour at 13:00 or 17:00, then use the evening for the Louvre. From Friday to Sunday the galleries stay open until 20:30 and the dome area until midnight. Public bus line 94 connects the two: it stops at Saadiyat Louvre, Abu Dhabi Bus Station and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Add time for the change and the walk to the entrance. For most visitors, this order works best on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
The standard bus fare is AED 2 on boarding plus AED 0.05 per kilometre, capped at AED 5 per trip, and children up to 10 travel free. See how to get to the mosque and the mosque opening hours.
From Dubai and nearby on Saadiyat
The Cultural Express and neighbouring museums.
Cultural Express from Dubai
A free Cultural Express runs from Dubai with stops at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Watan. It has no stop at the mosque. For a combined day trip, see the mosque from Dubai.
Zayed National Museum
The Zayed National Museum opened to the public on 3 December 2025 in the Saadiyat Cultural District.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is announced to open on 11 December 2026. Until then it is not a stop for your trip.
Planning tips for the Louvre
Small points that shape the day.
Choose the evening
The dome area is open late, so the museum suits the hours after the mosque. From Friday to Sunday the galleries close at 20:30.
Leave room for closed rooms
A gallery can be closed for new works. Do not build a plan around one room.
Dress for the mosque first
If you go to the mosque the same day, wear the mosque clothing from the start: loose, non-transparent clothing, sleeves to the wrists, and a head covering for women. It also works in the museum.
Book the mosque by time
Public cultural tours at the mosque run at 11:00, 13:00 and 17:00, and on Friday at 11:00 and 17:00. Pick the one that leaves enough time to cross the city.
Louvre Abu Dhabi: frequently asked questions
How much is a Louvre Abu Dhabi ticket?
An adult ticket costs AED 70 in 2026, VAT included. Visitors under 18 enter free.
Is the Louvre Abu Dhabi open on Monday?
Check the museum's current calendar before you plan a Monday visit. Tuesday to Thursday the galleries run from 10:00 to 18:30, and Friday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:30.
Is there one ticket for the Louvre and the mosque?
The two sites sell separate tickets. The museum passes launched on 1 March 2026 cover other museums, not the mosque. Book the mosque separately, or choose a guided tour that lists both stops.
How do I get from the mosque to the Louvre Abu Dhabi?
Public bus line 94 serves both the mosque and the Saadiyat Louvre stop. A taxi is another option. Plan extra time for the change and the walk.
Until what time can I enter the dome area?
The dome area is open until midnight, with last entry at 23:00.
Is this the official Louvre Abu Dhabi website?
No. This is an independent guide, not run by the museum or the mosque. Check hours and prices on the day you travel.