On the sunbaked shores of the Arabian Gulf, a great place to catch a breeze is under the 600-foot-wide metal dome that shades the Louvre Abu Dhabi, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. This giant, parasol-shaped roof features an intricate, 7,850-piece jigsaw of perforated aluminum and stainless-steel panels. Rays of light pierce through the gaps, creating a mesmerizing effect on the museum’s exterior walls. Inside, the 23 galleries, divided by narrow alleyways and plazas, evoke the look and feel of a shady medina.