Visit to the Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi

We woke early at 4.00am checked scores and the news for 45 minutes before returning to have another 3 hours sleep. It is a clearer morning and took photos of the Palace Hotel and the Palace of the ruler. Simply stunning and it was very clear..

Breakfast was in Rosewater buffet where we dined last evening. Breakfast had every conceivable breakfast item. We commenced by intending to be very good, but that soon turned to decadence as we both enjoyed. We relaxed and enjoyed a great breakfast.

Ken went outside to take photos of the pool and external restaurant, but it was just so hot with temperatures of 37C at 9.30am.

We returned to our suite, and Ken decided to visit the Louvre Museum today rather than tomorrow. Most things are closed on Mondays here in Abu Dhabi. Jeanette decided to relax in the cool air conditioning. Ken departed at 9.50 by taxi, which took about 20 minutes to get to the Louvre Museum.

It is a stunning building, which was under construction during our last visit, almost 3 years ago.

Ken exited the taxi and was hobbling slightly and a chap rushed up and drove me the 300 metres to the main entrance.

Purchasing a ticket was easy, through security then spent 3 hours walking through the wonderful exhibitions. Really just fantastic.

After 3 hours he decided having been through the total gallery display to have a coffee in the “Cafe Musee”.

Then with batteries recharged he walked through the key gallery items and again walk through the amazing final exhibit of walls of cotton threads, but there is a walkway through the exhibit.

Simply fantastic.

Ken departed the Louvre Museum at 13.45pm having thoroughly enjoyed the galleries, appreciated the stunning building with its wonderful ornate roof.

on the return to Jumeirah at Etihad Towers we drove past the Corniche, took photos and decided not to visit the Grand Mosque because of the heat. We have visited on 3 prior occasions.

This evening following dinner we want to watch the “light show” from the Imperial Palace.

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Ken was advised that it was 43C at 2.15pm, just too hot to do anything.

The afternoon after a quiet period of rest we visited the Observation deck 300 in the adjoining Etihad Tower. Whilst it was quite hazy the views from the74th floor were quite stunning.

We were able to visit several raised podiums and take photos. Our room is on level 44, but the additional height accentuates the panorama. The view is also stunning in demonstrating the amazing man made islands some of which are fully developed and others are in course of development/ creation. Also the establishment of another Atlantis such as is in Dubai at the Palms Island is quite spectacular.