Pearls were precious elements during the Neolithic period, certainly falling into the category of luxury and used for adornment. A 8,000-year-old Pearl to be displayed for the first time at Louvre Abu Dhabi. The pearl represents the earliest known evidence for pearling yet discovered in the world. The oldest known natural pearl … Read more
Louvre Abu Dhabi, a new cultural landmark for the 21st century, opens to the public on 11 November. The museum’s collection spans the history of humanity and will explore a universal narrative through artworks and artefacts from all over the world. The much-anticipated Louvre Abu Dhabi opens to the public with a spectacular week-long series of … Read more
With its cosmic dome and starry latticework, the French architect’s water-lapped Gulf outpost shuns the petrodollar glitz of its neighbours. But there’s no whitewashing the appalling treatment of the labourers who built its light-filled halls
Monet, Leonardo, Van Gogh and Matisse among artworks to go on display at the £400m Arab museum when it opens in December 2015
The emirate of Abu Dhabi announced that it had given the green light for the completion of the Louvre and Guggenheim museums after construction delays. The project is part of an ambitious development plan — “Abu Dhabi 2030,” aimed at modernizing the emirate and diversifying its economy. In October, the Tourism Development and Investment, the … Read more
Abu Dhabi, the capital and largest Emirate of the United Arab Emirates, is a melting pot of cuisines and cultures. A dynamic center for sports, art and cultural exchanges, the city is emerging as a gastronomic hotspot known for its rich yet diverse culinary scene, from local Emirati eateries to luxury dining rooms. 3 ONE … Read more