Islamic art centre opens in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

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ABU DHABI // An Islamic art centre opened in Abu Dhabi on Monday to a large crowd eager to view its historical pieces collected from around the Muslim world.

From paintings and sculptures to silk carpets, Ottoman pistols, jewel tapestries and shawls, the Miraj Islamic Art Centre boasted hundreds of art pieces at its new location in the Hilton Capital Grand.

Some art pieces are worth up to a million dollars.

The Abu Dhabi centre will be open daily from 9am to 7pm.