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Khor Kalba Fort is an 18th century fort located inland of the coastal city of Kalba on the eastern seaboard of the Emirate of Sharjah.

Kalba Kalba Corniche

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Bait Sheikh Saeed Bin Hamad Al Qasimi

Located on the East Coast, Bait Sheikh Saeed Bin Hamad Al Qasimi is considered to be one of the most beautiful heritage houses in UAE.

Kalba Near Kalba Fort, Kalba

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The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi is the largest aquarium in the Middle East and is home to 46,000 animals spread across 10 zones.

Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi City

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The Museum of Illusions

The Museum of Illusions – a massive exhibition dedicated to optical illusions and trickery.

Dubai Bur Dubai Al Seef

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Ajman Museum

One of the best cultural and historical destinations in the charming emirate is the Ajman Museum (or the Ajman Fort Museum).

Ajman Ajman Heritage District

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Museum of the Future

The Museum of the Future is an exhibition space for innovative and futuristic ideologies, services, and products.

Dubai DWTC - Dubai World Trade Centre

Notable Locations

Fujairah Heritage Village

Fujairah Heritage Village presents the customs and traditions of the UAE.

Fujairah Northwest

Notable Locations

Fujairah Fort

Fujairah Fort is a fort and historical landmark in the city of Fujairah.

Fujairah Al Kalaa Road

Art Galleries

Sharjah Art Foundation

The Sharjah Art Foundation is a contemporary art and cultural foundation based in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates.

Sharjah Sharjah Old Town

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Al Mahatta Museum

Al Mahatta Museum was the first airport in the region, built-in 1932, and then turned into a museum highlighting the history of flight in the UAE.

Sharjah Sharjah Downtown

Museums in UAE

The United Arab Emirates is a country of rich Emirati heritage dating back hundreds of years. The achievements of UAE in the last decades, as well as its deep connection with neighboring nations is truly fascinating – and it is reflected in a number of museums, forts and historical sites available throughout the country.

If you are looking for an opportunity to know more about the history of the UAE, then museums are the best way to start your journey. Some of the most popular museums can be found in all the major cities, like Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.

Venue name	Contact Phone	Address
Khor Kalba Fort	+971 6 509 2666	Kalba Corniche
Bait Sheikh Saeed Bin Hamad Al Qasimi	+971 9 277 4442	Near Kalba Fort, Kalba
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi	02 418 66 66	Abu Dhabi City, Abu Dhabi
The Museum of Illusions	+971 4 357 3999	Bur Dubai, Al Seef, Dubai
Ajman Museum	+971 6 7423824	Ajman Heritage District
Museum of the Future	800 2071	DWTC - Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai
Fujairah Heritage Village	09 222 9085	Northwest
Fujairah Fort	09 223 9201	Al Kalaa Road
Sharjah Art Foundation	06 544 4113	Sharjah Old Town, Sharjah
Al Mahatta Museum	06 573 3079	Sharjah Downtown, Sharjah
Sharjah Art Museum	+971 06 568 8222	Sharjah Old Town, Sharjah
Sharjah Classic Car Museum	+971 06 558 0222	next to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah
Mleiha Archaeological Centre	06 802 1111	Archeological Centre, Sharjah
Ishara Art Foundation	+971 4 223 3001	Al Quoz, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai
History of Cinema Museum	+97144216679	Barsha Heights (TECOM), Dubai
Sharjah Heritage Museum	+971 06 568 0006‎	Sharjah Old Town, Sharjah
Emirates National Auto Museum		Abu Dhabi - Liwa Road, Abu Dhabi
Sharjah Aquarium	+971 6 528 5288	Al Khan, Sharjah
Sharjah Maritime Museum	+971 6 556 6002	Al Khan, Sharjah
Sharjah Natural History and Botanical Museum	+971 6 531 15 01	Sheikh Zayed Street, Sharjah
Sharjah Archaeology Museum	+971 6 5566002	Sheikh Rashid Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Street, Sharjah
Al Ain Palace Museum	+971 3 711 8388	Central District, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization	+971 6 565 5455	Sharjah Old Town, Sharjah
Dubai Museum	80033222	Bur Dubai, Dubai
Qasr al-Hosn	02 697 6472	Abu Dhabi City, Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi	+971 600 565566	Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Museum	+971 4 515 5771	Jumeirah, Dubai