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

Situated 25 kilometres north of Al Ain, Bidaa Bint Saud is a treasure trove for archaeological enthusiasts. The ancient caravan site features a rare Iron Age building, irrigation systems and 5,000-year-old Bronze Age tombs. The area is largely dominated by Gharn bint Saud, a 40-metre-tall rock rising above the landscape with several ancient stone tombs at the top. Archaeological excavations have

The Al Reef Handicrafts Training Centre is an educational venue at the Al Ain Sportplex, a family-friendly destination in Abu Dhabi’s lush garden city of Al Ain that is home to the 1.6km go-karting Al Ain Raceway, cricket, soccer, paintball and more. At the Al Reef Handicrafts Training Centre, you can learn to make traditional handicrafts in a welcoming space that encourages residents and

Al Ain Palace is one of the best-rxeinstated museum in Abu Dhabi. and an important historical site in the UAE. It was home to the Founding Father of the UAE and the first President of the country, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who lived here with his family until the late sixties when he moved to Abu

Al Ain's famous and family-friendly camel market is a wonderful place in which to immerse yourself in traditional, authentic Arab culture – and also take a few fantastic photographs. From young Arabian camels that might grow up to be racers to beautiful adult camels ideal for breeding, the market is a one-of-a-kind experience offering a closer look at the animal

The unique collection of vehicles at the Emirates National Auto Museum is unmissable for any car lover visiting Abu Dhabi. The pyramid-shaped car museum is located in Al Dhafra, just a 45-minute drive from Abu Dhabi city, and is home to over 200 cars owned by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan.  There are plenty of photo opportunities even before you