In Depth: Gulf States Roll Out the Welcome Mat for Chinese Tourists as Focus Shifts From Oil

(Abu Dhabi) — As the sun rises over Saadiyat Island, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is bathed in a mesmerizing glow. Inside, visitors escape the searing desert heat, enjoying cool temperatures as sunlight filters through the 180-meter dome. The star-shaped perforations in its eight layers of stainless steel and aluminum create the iconic “rain of light” effect within the museum.