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Come 11/11, the world will get to 'see humanity in a new light'! After more than a decade of waiting, when Louvre Abu Dhabi finally opens its doors to public on November 11, the day will go down in history as the capital city's gleaming tribute to the evolution of art spanning the entirety of human life.
Rising from the sandy shores of Saadiyat Island, and housed under the 'rain of light dome', the Arab world's own Louvre will entice and inspire generations of art lovers, much like the famed Mona Lisa preserved inside a climate-controlled, bulletproof glass frame at the original Musee du Louvre in Paris, France.
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As the countdown begins, with just four days to go for the world to catch its first glimpse of Louvre Abu Dhabi, online entry tickets are already sold out.
According to the museum's helpline, around 4,000 tickets have already been bought online for the much-anticipated opening.
To cater to the demand, Louvre management said 1,000 more tickets will be available on the day at the museum's entrance.
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Abu Dhabi residents who have seen the making of the spectacular structure that appears like a floating galaxy on the shores of Gulf waters are eager to step into the 'universal museum' in their hometown.
"I cannot wait to get in to the museum. It will be like a moment I have waited forever," said long-time Abu Dhabi resident Claire Richard from Australia.
Resident artist couple B'lu and Ashvin said it was special to watch Louvre rise right in front of their eyes as they drove past the Saadiyat each time.
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"We live just 15 minutes away from Louvre. When they first lit the roof during this Ramadan, it was simply spectacular - like a new moon rising from the ocean," said B'lu.
Sven Hagenberg from Germany said he would definitely visit Louvre Abu Dhabi. "I am looking forward to it. I think it is a great opportunity for Abu Dhabi to present its soft power," said Hagenberg.
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