Frontliners in the UAE who wish to visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Hosn can now take up to three of their friends and loved ones to enjoy free access for the next six months, starting from October 21.
With Abu Dhabi’s internationally-renowned cultural sites now reopened to the public, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, is collaborating with the Frontline Heroes Office to demonstrate its gratitude for the bravery and dedication of the country’s frontline professionals.
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Those planning to visit are advised by authorities to first check their registration with the Frontline Heroes office.
“People working on the frontline supporting the UAE’s response to COVID-19 should check with their employers to confirm that they are registered with the Frontline Heroes Office,” said the announcement.
“Frontline heroes” include medical and non-medical staff in healthcare facilities (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, housekeeping, porters etc.), as well as those working in prevention and protection (crisis management, security and emergency services, sterilisation, volunteering, etc.).
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DCT Abu Dhabi’s mission is to promote cultural heritage and the arts to the widest possible audiences. This gesture aims to provide comfort and relaxation to those who have been serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, following their months of hard work serving communities across the UAE.
“Art and medicine are linked by a shared higher purpose: the betterment of humanity,” said Saood Al Hosani, Acting Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi. “Many of our hardworking physicians, nurses, sterilisation specialists and other frontline professionals and volunteers have barely had a chance to slow down for the past eight months. To thank them for their dedication, it is our pleasure to offer complimentary access to two of DCT Abu Dhabi’s most spectacular cultural assets, a way of encouraging them to take some time to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with their creative sides. As these professionals have healed and protected so many in our community, may the treasures contained within Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Hosn comfort and replenish them in turn.”
To avail themselves of complimentary entry to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Hosn, frontline heroes must pre-book their tickets online and present their Emirates ID upon arrival. For more information, please visit www.louvreabudhabi.ae. As for Qasr Al Hosn, 360-degree virtual tours must be pre-booked online or by calling 026976400.
