Online tickets sell out for Louvre Abu Dhabi opening day

The National -- Online tickets for Louvre Abu Dhabi's highly-anticipated Saturday opening have officially sold out.

But tickets can also be bought on the day, according to the museum's helpline.

Tickets purchased online and on site will cost the same - Dh60 but priority will be given to those who purchased tickets online.

There will be parking including a valet option available adjacent to the museum for people arriving from 10am on Saturday.

A cafe will also be open from Saturday but an admission ticket is needed to gain entry.

Due to the high demand for tickets, museum officials are encouraging members of the public to visit after November 11.

Admission gives you access to the galleries, exhibitions, children’s museum and public spaces beneath the dome. Regular tickets cost Dh60 while Dh30 will buy entry for visitors between the ages of 13 and 22. Free access will be granted for children under 13 years and disabled visitors who are accompanied with one companion.

From November 11, Louvre Abu Dhabi will be open Saturdays to Wednesdays from 10am to 8pm and Thursdays to Fridays from 10am to 10pm. The museum will be closed on Mondays.

Saturday's opening marks the end of a ten-year journey from when the museum was first announced in 2007.

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, along with a host of dignitaries and VIPs will be in town later this week for the official opening ceremony.