United Arab Emirates

15 Best Museums in United Arab Emirates

Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort leads, and the rest of United Arab Emirates's best museums follow, ranked by real visits.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 738 tracked places in United Arab Emirates. Updated monthly.

  1. Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort

    Museum · Dubai

    Set inside Al Fahidi Fort, the oldest existing building in Dubai, dating to around 1787, the Dubai Museum offers a grounding contrast to the city's gleaming modernity.

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  2. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

    Museum · Dubai

    The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is a massive indoor aquarium located within the Dubai Mall, holding over 10 million liters of water and housing thousands of aquatic animals, including sharks…

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  3. Museum Of The Future

    Museum · Dubai

    The Museum Of The Future in Dubai is a architectural marvel shaped like a torus ring, adorned with Arabic calligraphy.

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  4. Illusion City Dubai

    Museum · Dubai

    Illusion City Dubai is a captivating museum located on Bluewaters Island, inside The Wharf Mall.

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  5. Museum Of Illusions

    Museum · Dubai

    The Museum Of Illusions in Dubai is a captivating space where reality and perception blur.

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  6. The Dubai Heritage Village

    Museum · DubaiFree entry

    The Dubai Heritage Village is an open-air museum located in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood along Dubai Creek.

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  7. Etihad Museum

    Museum · Dubai

    The Etihad Museum is a striking contemporary museum located in Jumeirah, Dubai, dedicated to the story of the United Arab Emirates' founding.

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  8. Hatta Heritage Village

    Museum · HattaFree entry

    Hatta Heritage Village is a meticulously reconstructed mountain settlement located in the Hatta enclave of the United Arab Emirates, about 130 kilometers southeast of Dubai.

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  9. Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House

    Museum · Dubai

    Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House is a museum located in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood of Dubai, along Al Khaleej Road in Bur Dubai.

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  10. Coffee museum

    Museum · DubaiFree entry

    The Coffee Museum in Dubai is a hidden gem tucked away in the charming Bastakiya district.

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  11. Al Shindagha Museum

    Museum · Dubai

    Al Shindagha Museum is a captivating cultural attraction located in the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood of Dubai.

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  12. Sharjah Heritage Museum

    Museum · Sharjah

    The Sharjah Heritage Museum is a cultural institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the traditional way of life in the United Arab Emirates, with a focus on Sharjah's unique heritage.

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  13. Alserkal Avenue

    Museum · DubaiFree entry

    Alserkal Avenue is a vibrant arts and culture hub located in the Al Quoz industrial area of Dubai.

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  14. Sharjah Art Museum

    Museum · SharjahFree entry

    Sharjah Art Museum is a cornerstone of the emirate's vibrant arts scene, housed in a beautifully restored heritage building in the Al Shuwaiheyn area.

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  15. Al Mahatta Museum

    Museum · SharjahFree entry

    Al Mahatta Museum is located in the historic Al Mahatta Airport, which was the first airport in the United Arab Emirates, built in 1932 by the British as a refueling stop for Imperial Airways'…

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