"The Louvre has a new outpost in Abu Dhabi—well, sort of. The basis of a long-anticipated cultural collaboration between the UAE and France dates back to 2007; after 10 years in the works, the museum opened with its own unique philosophy and interpretation. It’s considered the first universal museum in the Arab world. If that isn’t reason enough to visit, the futuristic architecture by Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel certainly is." - Laura Ratliff