Our Story
Meet the team behind the UAE's most trusted museum review platform.
Making UAE Museums Accessible to Everyone
MuseGG was founded in 2022 with a singular vision: to create the definitive independent guide to museums across the United Arab Emirates. We believe that the UAE's extraordinary cultural landscape — from world-class institutions on Saadiyat Island to intimate heritage forts in the northern emirates — deserves a dedicated platform that serves both residents and visitors with equal depth and enthusiasm.
Our editorial team personally visits every museum we review. We don't rely on press releases, marketing materials, or second-hand accounts. We buy our own tickets, spend full days exploring exhibitions, test audio guides, evaluate accessibility, and assess value for money — so our readers can make informed decisions about how to spend their cultural time in the Emirates.
Beyond reviews, we produce curated emirate-by-emirate itineraries, exhibition previews, and digital audio guides that transform a casual museum visit into a rich, contextualized cultural experience. Whether you're a first-time tourist planning a weekend in Abu Dhabi or a long-term resident looking to discover the hidden gems of Ras Al Khaimah, MuseGG is your trusted companion.
🏛️ Key Facts
Museums reviewed across 7 Emirates
Founded in Dubai, UAE
Monthly readers worldwide
Digital audio guides produced
All Seven Emirates
We cover museums and cultural institutions across every emirate — from the iconic to the undiscovered.
Abu Dhabi
Home to Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Hosn, and the upcoming Guggenheim and Zayed National Museum on Saadiyat Island — Abu Dhabi is the cultural capital of the UAE. Our reviews cover institutions across the emirate, including the garden city of Al Ain and its UNESCO-listed cultural sites.
Dubai
From the architectural marvel of the Museum of the Future to the heritage charm of Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai offers museums that match the city's ambition and diversity. We cover the full spectrum, from blockbuster attractions on Sheikh Zayed Road to intimate galleries in Alserkal Avenue.
Sharjah & Northern Emirates
Sharjah — the UNESCO-designated Cultural Capital of the Arab World — boasts the highest concentration of museums in the UAE. Combined with the heritage forts of Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah, the northern emirates offer deeply authentic cultural experiences.
The People Behind MuseGG
Tariq Al Rashidi
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Former arts correspondent for The National. 15+ years covering Middle Eastern cultural institutions. Emirate specialist: Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Layla Khoury
Senior Art Historian
PhD in Islamic Art from SOAS London. Published researcher on Gulf cultural heritage. Emirate specialist: Sharjah.
James Whitfield
Audio Guide Director
Former BBC radio producer. Creates narrated audio tours combining scholarly depth with accessible storytelling. 35+ guides produced.
Noura Al Suwaidi
Digital Content Manager
Emirati native with a passion for heritage tourism. Manages digital strategy and social media. Emirate specialist: Northern Emirates.
What Guides Us
🔍 Editorial Independence
Our reviews are never influenced by museum management, tourism boards, or commercial partnerships. We write what we observe, positive and constructive alike.
🌍 Cultural Respect
We approach every museum and cultural site with deep respect for the traditions, histories, and communities they represent. Our journalism is informed, sensitive, and responsible.
♿ Accessibility
We evaluate and report on accessibility features at every museum we review, ensuring our guides serve visitors of all abilities and backgrounds.