Abu Dhabi shuts all cultural sites including Louvre, Al Jahili Fort till March 31 over virus fears

In line with precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of visitors, the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, (DCT Abu Dhabi), has decided to temporarily close cultural sites in the emirate, starting from March 15 (Sunday) until March 31, 2020.

Closed cultural sites include; Louvre Abu Dhabi, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Qasr Al Hosn, Culture Foundation, Al Ain Palace Museum, Al Ain Oasis, Al Jahili Fort and Qasr Al Muwaiji.

"The safety and well-being of our visitors and staff is of paramount importance to us. We will update you once the cultural sites resume normal operations," the Department said in a statement.

Other cultural centers, including; Bait Al Oud, Berklee Abu Dhabi, and Al Qatara Art Center will continue working as usual, offering art classes with restrictions on health and safety measures.

WAM