Louvre Museum on the Sea in Abu Dhabi

[Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi]: A temple of art floating on the sea, designed by one of France's most famous architects, Jean Nouvel. In order to improve its status in the art world, the oil-rich United Arab Emirates hopes to "replicate" the Louvre in its own Abu Dhabi. France and the United Arab Emirates signed a contract in March 2007 to jointly build the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates spent US$500 million to buy the 30-year right to use the Louvre brand. 🌈Highlights: 1- Collection It is the only Louvre branch established overseas by the Louvre Museum in Paris. The Louvre Abu Dhabi will pay 150 million euros per year within 10 years to rent collections from French museums such as the Louvre Museum in Paris, and hold four exhibitions per year; and plans to It invests 40 million euros per year to purchase its own collection until it replaces the French collection. The treasure of the town hall: Bronze pterosaurs from China's Warring States Period, Leonardo da Vinci's "Saint John the Bather" 2-Building Its architecture is also a major attraction. There is a huge hollow dome, and the sunlight shines into the room through the hollows in the dome, creating a beautiful "sun rain". Tickets: Adults 60 AED/person, teenagers (13-22 years old) 30 AED/person Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday 10:00-18:30, Friday to Sunday 10:00-21:30, closed on Monday address: Saadiyat lsland, Abu Dhabi Tips: - You are not allowed to bring water into the museum, only small bags, and large bags need to be stored. - Note that the museum is closed every Monday. —Allow enough time for your visit. In addition to viewing the exhibitions, if you want to take a photo of your life at the "Water T-stage" where Internet celebrities check in, you will have to wait in a long line. —To get the best light and shadow under the dome, noon is the best time.