Celebrate UAE’s National Day at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Celebrate the UAE’s National Day under the magnetic lights of Louvre Abu Dhabi’s dome, as you enjoy performances of Emirati artists and an immersive talk led by senior Emiratis that accompanied the Late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan during his lifetime.
From the 1st to the 4th of December, step into a world of music and culture in a setting that inspires, with free access to the events with your museum admission ticket.
National Day programme agenda
Dates: 1 - 4.12.2022
Location: Under the dome
Senior Emirati Talk: Stories around the late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan
Join us in an immersive talk that revolves around the life of the late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan and his love of poetry, his connection with his people and his advocacy on women’s education, given by 4 senior Emiratis who have accompanied him during his celebrated life.
Date: 1.12.2022
Time: 18.00 – 19.00
Performances
Louvre Abu Dhabi collaborates with three Emirati artists, each bringing a unique performance to the stage.
Hamad Al Taee
Date: 2.12.222
Time: 14.00|15.00
Join the Emirati pianist and composer, who performed with Orchestras worldwide, as he performs under the dome different classical pieces.
Arqam Al Abri
Date: 3.12.22
Time: 15.00|17.00
Join this Emirati soul singer and his band for a perfect fusion of old school soul and neo-soul beats.
Rashed Al Nuaimi
Date: 4.12.22
Time: 15.00
Emirati singer performs a genre-bending set, blending songs from the 90s by Arab and Khaliji artists with the styles of Western artists from the past 100 years.
Emirati Food Pop-up by Aptitude Café
Indulge in a curated dessert experience called The Fuwala Lounge, where you can buy sweet and savoury bites with Arabic coffee including Chbab, Lugaimat, Saffron Madeline, and Khabeesa, as a tribute to Emirati hospitality and cuisine.
Date: 1-4.12.22
Time: 11.00 – 19.00