Art, architecture and travel in Abu Dhabi

Rand Abdul Jabbar named winner of 2022 Richard Mille Art Prize at Louvre Abu Dhabi

Rand Abdul Jabbar has been named winner of the 2022 Richard Mille Art Prize, following a major exhibition at the Louvre Abu Dhabi showcasing work by ten GCC artists and celebrating the museum's fifth anniversary

By Harriet Lloyd-Smith Last updated 21 March 23

Abrahamic Family House: an architectural symbol of coexistence

The Abrahamic Family House, the United Arab Emirates’ new interfaith complex, opens to the public in Abu Dhabi

By Rebecca Anne Proctor Published 3 March 23

Abu Dhabi travel guide: 8 cultural must-sees in the UAE capital

As the Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates its fifth anniversary, we spotlight the UAE capital city’s cultural highlights, from contemporary art in historical sites to an architectural Apple Store, and a waterside wellness ecosystem

By Harriet Lloyd-Smith Last updated 29 November 22

The Louvre Abu Dhabi will open this year and curator Jean-Luc Martinez is just a bit terrified

By John Arlidge Last updated 28 October 22

Abu Dhabi Art heats up as the world’s gallery giants come to town

By Rachel Bennet Last updated 28 October 22

Saadiyat Island tour, Abu Dhabi

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 28 October 22

Old and new: AL_A combine tradition and modernity for Abu Dhabi mosque

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 28 October 22

Work meets play in Abu Dhabi offices catering for both adults and children

Interior design and architecture studio Roar brings a fun functionality to the Abu Dhabi offices of UAE’s The Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood

By Hannah Silver Last updated 14 October 22

Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences to elevate art of living in UAE

A new development of 400 exclusive residences will offer the chance to live alongside the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi in the heart of the UAE’s Saadiyat Island Cultural District

By Simon Mills Last updated 6 October 22

Classical curves: Jean Nouvel's Louvre Abu Dhabi is two steps closer to completion

By Ellie Stathaki Last updated 19 August 22

Yas Viceroy — Abu Dhabi, UAE

By Ellen Himelfarb Last updated 28 July 22

Middle eastern star: Jean Nouvel’s Louvre Abu Dhabi makes its grand debut

By Harriet Thorpe Published 7 November 17

Jean Nouvel's Louvre Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s new cultural superdome

By John Arlidge Published 24 March 16