Al Manama

During Ramadan there has been several interesting happenings at the museum, like oud and calligraphy performances, and a few talks.
A rather eye catching thing was the installation of three Manamas under the dome, for the visitors to enjoy.

These are traditional (no longer used) "summer houses", that used to be built during the hottest months in this region. The architecture is using sustainable forms of construction, for example being elevated from the ground, to allow a breeze to flow through which keeps these pavilions nice and cool.

The Manamas at the Louvre Abu Dhabi were a more modern reinterpretation of the traditional structure, and they were designed by Ahmed and Rashid bin Shabib, two renowned Emirati architects.
For the purpose of the exhibit, these three Manamas included a library, a film screening space and also a majlis, as seen on my photo below.