Lonely PlanetSep 20
A Cultural Guide to Abu Dhabi
Discover the culture behind the skyscrapers with this guide to the museums and cultural spaces of Abu Dhabi.
fortress where the city’s story begins
17 things in this story
- Zayed National MuseumMuseumshowcases the history and culture of the UAE
- Louvre Abu DhabiMuseumiconic work of contemporary architecture with a geometric steel dome
- Abrahamic Family HouseSightbrings together a mosque, church, and synagogue
- Qasr Al HosnMuseumfortress where the city’s story begins
- Cultural FoundationSighthosts a busy schedule of performances and creative workshops
- Natural History MuseumMuseumtraces 13.8 billion years of planetary history
- Sheikh Zayed Grand MosquePlace of worshipdefining landmark and final resting place of Sheikh Zayed
- Etihad Modern Art GalleryGalleryindependent gallery showcasing Emirati artists
- Qasr Al WatanSightworking palace opened to public for tours
- Heritage VillageParkreconstructed village showing life before oil discovery
- World Trade Center SoukMarketcontemporary replacement for the original central market
- Sheraton Khalidiya HotelHotelmid-range accommodation option
- Lunar HostelHostelbudget accommodation option
- Espresso LabCaféserves coffee
- Al AjaweedRestaurantserves chicken shawarma
- Al Mrzab Traditional RestaurantRestaurantserves Emirati main course
- Adam's Beer KitchenRestaurantserves craft beer