History buffs will fall in love with this charming museum that tells the story of the UAE’s ancient history. This is the oldest museum in the UAE, established in 1969 under the leadership of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the UAE and affectionately known as Father of the Nation. Built to chart the history of Al Ain from the Stone

If you love music, you’ll enjoy this welcoming musical facility. Established in 2008, Bait Al Oud plays a key role in preserving and sharing the understanding of Arabic musical instruments, overseeing their return to the contemporary music scene. Bait Al Oud is dedicated to the preservation, study and teaching of the oud, a short-neck, lute-type, pear-shaped stringed instrument that is thought to

Al Qattara Arts Centre plays a unique role in Al Ain's artistic and cultural scene. It is not only a place for people to see art, but also a place to create it.   The Centre was established in 2011 as a venue where culture and the creative arts can be studied, practiced and developed. It boasts a permanent venue for archaeological and heritage

This unique cultural attraction celebrates the life, legacy and values of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE, known as the Father of the Nation. This memorial offers locals and international travellers a unique way to immerse themselves in the history and culture of the UAE, with experiences designed to reveal aspects of the country’s broader social, cultural

Step inside the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first universal museum in the Arab World, translating and fostering the spirit of openness between cultures. As one of the premier cultural institutions in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, this art lovers’ dream displays works of historical, cultural and sociological significance from ancient times to the contemporary era. From

If you’re looking to soak up some heritage and history when you visit Abu Dhabi, then a trip to House of Artisans at Qasr Al Hosn is an absolute must. House of Artisans – a centre that promotes the preservation of the UAE’s rich heritage and crafts created from the land’s natural resources – the desert, the oases, the coast and the sea.

Nestled in the Ain Al Fayda district of Al Ain, Abu Dhabi’s lush garden city and heritage heartland about an hour and a half away from the capital, the family-friendly Qaryat Al Torath Heritage Village features 32 souk (market) stalls offering a variety of traditional Emirati handicrafts and foods. Visitors can watch Bedouin (nomadic Arab people) women at work creating beautiful craft

The Sheikh Zayed Majlis at Al Ain’s Oasis Hospital is a must-see attraction that highlights the history and development of Al Ain, Abu Dhabi’s lush garden city, and the start of modern healthcare in the UAE. Located at the entrance of the Oasis Hospital, Sheikh Zayed Majlis (majlis means ‘the sitting place’ in Arabic) houses a photo exhibition that narrates the

This fascinating centre is home to an extensive collection of museum-like displays featuring unique Islamic art pieces sourced from around the Muslim world, including places like Egypt, Syria, Iran, India, Iraq, Kashmir and Russia. Displays include meticulously hand-woven pictorial and bejewelled carpets, silk textiles and royal robes, jewellery, jewel-encrusted ceremonial objects, finely crafted weapons, marble pieces, Arabic calligraphy-engraved vases and

For a fascinating look into the life of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE affectionately known as the Father of the Nation, visit the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Centre in Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen district. This museum, housed in an Emirati heritage-style village replete with camels, is an incredible homage to the man who shaped the