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The decade-long wait for the Arab world's own Louvre was well worth it. With the night sky reflected in the waters of the Arabian Gulf surrounding the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the museum witnessed its official opening on Wednesday evening.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces; French President Emmanuel Macron; and Morocco's King Mohammed VI were among those present at the grand opening.
Video: @HHShkMohd, @MohamedBinZayed & French President @EmmanuelMacron inaugurate #LouvreAbuDhabi . #UAE pic.twitter.com/xaTYDxxiIFIn a tweet ahead of the opening, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed hailed the museum as a global cultural monument. "The Louvre Abu Dhabi brings together unique art icons that reflect humanity's collective genius," he tweeted.
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 8, 2017
Photos: @HHShkMohd, @MohamedBinZayed, & French President @EmmanuelMacron along with leaders of Arab & friendly countries attend the inauguration of #LouvreAbuDhabi . pic.twitter.com/HLVikpdVWBThough the museum is now officially open, the public opening is only on November 11. For four days after, the museum will come alive with a spectacular light show, performances by international artists and "a few surprises".
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 8, 2017
.@HHShkMohd calls for alliance of civilizations to face the enemies of humanity as our strength as human beings lies in the convergence of minds and cultural exchange. pic.twitter.com/oMVQW6hadwA silver-toned dome with perforated Arabesque patterns appears to float over the white galleries, creating what Nouvel describes as a "rain of light". To reach the ground, each ray of light must cross eight layers of perforations, creating a constantly shifting pattern that mimics the shadows cast by palm trees or the roof of a traditional Arab market.
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 8, 2017
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