The United Arab Emirates is paying €400 million ( $ 538 million ) for the prestigious Louvre name . Jean-Luc Martinez , new director of the Louvre , reveals plans to shake-up establishment . Comment: Wants visitors to be treated with `` dignity , '' plans multimillion revamp of ticket area . Says $ 538m deal to build Louvre Abu Dhabi will help pay for makeover of French institution .
Jean-Luc Martinez , new director of the Louvre , reveals plans to shake-up establishment . Comment: Wants visitors to be treated with `` dignity , '' plans multimillion revamp of ticket area . Says $ 538m deal to build Louvre Abu Dhabi will help pay for makeover of French institution .