The Louvre Abu Dhabi is located on Saadiyat Island, about 25 kilometers from Abu Dhabi’s city center.
Address: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District 1, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Get Directions
If you’re wondering how to get to Louvre Abu Dhabi from Dubai, you can easily get there by bus, taxi, or car.
The road distance between Dubai and the Louvre Abu Dhabi is 135 km (84 miles).
Let’s take a look at various transportation options.
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By Bus
Dubai has an extensive bus network, so traveling by bus would be the cheapest way to get to the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.
You can board Bus Line 104 or 106 from the Dubai Global Village for AED 61 ($17).
Bus Line 104 will take you to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, from where you will take a 12-minute taxi to reach the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Bus Line 106’s last stop will be at Yas Waterworld in Khalifa A City.
You can take a 16-minute on-demand taxi from there to the Louvre.
The whole journey by bus will take around 4 hours from Dubai to the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.
By Taxi
If you are looking for some personal space while commuting, you can also opt for a taxi from Dubai to the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.
You can either hail one or book one through Uber.
It will take approximately 1.5 hours to reach the Louvre Museum.
The taxi fare ranges between AED 243 ($67) and AED 288 ($78).
By Car
You can also choose to drive your way to the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Depending on the flow of traffic, your drive will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
You will travel toward Abu Dhabi on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11).
When you get to Abu Dhabi, alight at the Saadiyat Island/Yas Island exit from Sheikh Khalifa Highway E12.
Follow Yas Highway to Saadiyat Island’s Cultural District and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Fueling will cost you somewhere between AED 55 ($15) and AED 79 ($22), excluding rental and toll charges.
Car Parking at Louvre Abu Dhabi
With more than 1,000 spaces, the Louvre Abu Dhabi parking garage is the biggest garage close to the museum.
This 24-hour parking garage, located across from the museum, is connected by a pedestrian bridge.
We advise getting there early to find parking if you intend to go during a busy time.
The first hour of parking costs AED 20 ($5) and each additional hour costs AED 10 ($2.5)
How to get from Abu Dhabi Airport to Louvre
The road distance between Abu Dhabi Airport and the Louvre Museum is 35 kilometers (22 miles), and you will have to drive for 30 minutes to get there.
You can also access other transport options such as Buses, taxis, and town cars at the Abu Dhabi Airport.
FAQs
Is it worth going to Louvre Abu Dhabi?
Undoubtedly, you should visit the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. A fascinating museum in the Gulf region, it offers an educational experience by showcasing a variety of works of art and artifacts from various cultures and time periods.
How to reach Louvre Abu Dhabi by Car?
You can take the Saadiyat Island exit on the Sheikh Khalifa highway E12.
You have to drive along the Yas Highway before reaching the Saadiyat Cultural District.
Is there any public transportation available to reach Louvre Abu Dhabi?
Yes, there are various transport options available to reach the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
You can choose a bus, taxi, or a town car to reach this iconic museum.
Alternatively, you can also rent a vehicle and drive your way to the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.
What is the frequency of the bus from the Abu Dhabi Central bus station to Louvre Abu Dhabi?
The buses usually depart every 30 minutes from the bus station to the Louvre Museum.
Is there a direct bus from Dubai to the Louvre Abu Dhabi?
Yes, The Louvre Abu Dhabi bus, takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Louvre Museum from Ibn Battuta Bus station in Dubai.
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