Heritage Village (near Marina Mall, Breakwater, Abu Dhabi) — Run by the Emirates Heritage Club, this reconstruction of a traditional oasis village provides an interesting glimpse into the emirate’s past. Traditional aspects of the desert way of life, including a campfire with coffee pots, a goats’ hair tent, and a falaj irrigation system, are attractively […]
Hemisphere Design Studio & Gallery (Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi) — Featuring a wide array of art work, prints, photographs and crafts by local artists, Hemisphere on Khalifa Street also hosts regular exhibitions, events and even art classes. For more information, call +971 2 676 8614.
Ghaf Art Gallery (Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Abu Dhabi) — Located near Khalidiyah Gardens, this trendy gallery hosts exhibitions featuring both local and international artists. For more information, call +971 2 665 5332.
Folklore Gallery (Zayed 1st Street in Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi) — One of the oldest art and picture framing galleries in Abu Dhabi, the Folklore Gallery has a large display of local art and pottery. Call +971 02 6660361 or e-mail: info@folkloregallery.net for more information.
Emirates National Auto Museum — This museum is an amazing private collection of H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan. The collection houses a vast array of cars and other vehicles; some seemingly bought from owners there and then, such as a customized camper van, others received as presents from all around the world. While […]
AL HILI ARCHEOLOGICAL PARK — The village of Al Hili, about 12 km north of Al Ain City, has become internationally known for its archaeological excavations which were conducted starting in the late 1960s. Teams from universities around the world have discovered remains of a settlement and tombs dating back to the third millennium BC, […]
AL AIN PALACE MUSEUM — Qasr al-Ain (Al Ain Palace) is one of the most important cultural places in Al Ain City and one of the best restored forts of Abu Dhabi Emirate. The family rooms and administration facilities are kept and furnished true to the original fort when HH Sheikh Zayed resided in the […]
AL AIN NATIONAL MUSEUM — Standing next to the Eastern Fort in Al Ain, the National Museum compiles relics and illustrative findings from the Stone Age until the early days of the United Arab Emirates. To understand life and cultures from the region’s past, the museum is a must visit. The museum consists of two […]
Corniche Pedal Power A fun and healthy way to tour the Corniche is to hire a bicycle. FunRideSports hires out a selection of cycles – from mountain bikes, to city bikes which can fit two or three passengers on the back, and even specially designed bikes for ladies wearing abayas. FunRideSports has four rental stations […]
Abu Dhabi Mall (Tourist Club Area – connected to Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi) — With over 200 shops and upwards of 25,000 visitors a day, restaurants on every floor, a children’s play area and a Cineplex, this is more than just a shopping destination. Look out for big name outlets like Paris Gallery, Areej […]