Opened on 11 November 2017, this was the first museum to bear the Louvre name outside France — a landmark moment for the Arab world's cultural ambitions and for Abu Dhabi's long-term vision of Saadiyat Island as a global arts destination. The building alone justifies the visit. Jean Nouvel's design centres on a vast latticed dome — 180 metres across — made up of 7,850 unique metal stars. Sunlight filters through in constantly shifting patterns, casting what has become known as a 'rain of light' .....

Paradise in the heart of Saadiyat Island

Swim in clear water and relax at a beachside lounge

See dinosaur skeletons and ancient fossils

Experience a magical winter wonderland at Snow Abu Dhabi

Interact with digital art and navigate through light installations

Learn about UAE history and view cultural artifacts

The Red Theater sits right at the heart of the Arts Center on the NYU Abu Dhabi campus, out on Saadiyat Island. It is not just another performance space. It is a 700 seat powerhouse designed to make every show feel intimate yet grand. Walk in and you notice the faceted wood panels right away. They are not decoration. They absorb sound in clever ways that give the room a warm depth you rarely find in modern theaters. The stage stretches nearly 6000 square feet with a sprung wooden floor that danc.....