The museum sits in the Persian Gulf like a jewel...
View from the Museum
Designed by famed American architect I.M. Pei
I.M. Pei designed this masterpiece at the age of 91.
"Pei had to be coaxed out of retirement to undertake this enterprise. He traveled throughout the Muslim world on a six month quest to learn about Muslim architecture and history and read Muslim texts to draw inspiration for his design."
The Museum's Shop
Arabesque Details
Islamic-inspired souvenirs & even chocolate
Then onto to discovering the Islamic collections...
But not before stopping to admire the interior architecture
And the views from the cafe
The modern cafe serves some Islamic-inspired snacks as well...
Date cheesecake...yumm
And now onto the treasures of Islamic art
The astrolabe
Stopping again from the 2nd floor to admire the views
Looking up we saw what looks like valuable private manuscripts
The Famous Blue Quran
And, the gorgeous mosque lamps
Heading out after an amazing tour! Till next time...
View from the Islamic Museum
(all images copyright Oasis Magazine)
For more info, visit the museum's Website
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