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.
mid-range accommodation option
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- 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