United Arab Emirates
15 Best Museums in United Arab Emirates
If museums are your reason to travel, this is United Arab Emirates sorted for you.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 738 tracked places in United Arab Emirates. Updated monthly.
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Museum · DubaiSet 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.
Read our full guide →Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Museum · DubaiThe 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…
Read our full guide →Museum Of The Future
Museum · DubaiThe Museum Of The Future in Dubai is a architectural marvel shaped like a torus ring, adorned with Arabic calligraphy.
Read our full guide →Illusion City Dubai
Museum · DubaiIllusion City Dubai is a captivating museum located on Bluewaters Island, inside The Wharf Mall.
Read our full guide →Museum Of Illusions
Museum · DubaiThe Museum Of Illusions in Dubai is a captivating space where reality and perception blur.
Read our full guide →The Dubai Heritage Village
Museum · DubaiFree entryThe Dubai Heritage Village is an open-air museum located in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood along Dubai Creek.
Read our full guide →Etihad Museum
Museum · DubaiThe Etihad Museum is a striking contemporary museum located in Jumeirah, Dubai, dedicated to the story of the United Arab Emirates' founding.
Read our full guide →Hatta Heritage Village
Museum · HattaFree entryHatta Heritage Village is a meticulously reconstructed mountain settlement located in the Hatta enclave of the United Arab Emirates, about 130 kilometers southeast of Dubai.
Read our full guide →Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House
Museum · DubaiSheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House is a museum located in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood of Dubai, along Al Khaleej Road in Bur Dubai.
Read our full guide →Coffee museum
Museum · DubaiFree entryThe Coffee Museum in Dubai is a hidden gem tucked away in the charming Bastakiya district.
Read our full guide →Al Shindagha Museum
Museum · DubaiAl Shindagha Museum is a captivating cultural attraction located in the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood of Dubai.
Read our full guide →Sharjah Heritage Museum
Museum · SharjahThe 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.
Read our full guide →Sharjah Art Museum
Museum · SharjahFree entrySharjah Art Museum is a cornerstone of the emirate's vibrant arts scene, housed in a beautifully restored heritage building in the Al Shuwaiheyn area.
Read our full guide →Alserkal Avenue
Museum · DubaiFree entryAlserkal Avenue is a vibrant arts and culture hub located in the Al Quoz industrial area of Dubai.
Read our full guide →Al Mahatta Museum
Museum · SharjahFree entryAl 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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Good to know
What is the best-known of the museums in United Arab Emirates?
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort in Dubai is the most reviewed, with 6,995 traveler reviews and a 4.0 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of United Arab Emirates's museums is worth going out of your way for?
Illusion City Dubai in Dubai rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 582 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in United Arab Emirates has the most museums?
Dubai, with 11 on this list, ahead of Sharjah on 3. The list spans 3 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these museums free to visit?
Yes, 6: The Dubai Heritage Village, Hatta Heritage Village, Coffee museum and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of museums ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 738 tracked places in United Arab Emirates. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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