UAE Museum Directory
Explore 12 independently reviewed museums across the seven Emirates. Every review is based on personal visits by our editorial team.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
A universal museum on Saadiyat Island showcasing art and artifacts from ancient times to the contemporary era, housed beneath Jean Nouvel's iconic rain of light dome.
Qasr Al Hosn
The oldest stone building in Abu Dhabi, transformed into a museum and cultural site tracing the city's development from a pearling village to a modern capital.
Etihad Museum
An interactive museum telling the founding story of the UAE in 1971, located at the historic Union House where the constitutional treaty was signed.
Dubai Museum (Al Fahidi Fort)
Set within the oldest existing building in Dubai (built 1787), this museum traces the emirate's transformation from a fishing village into a global metropolis.
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Over 5,000 artifacts spanning 1,400 years of Islamic history, art, and science — housed in a restored souk along the Sharjah Creek waterfront.
Sharjah Art Museum
The largest art museum in the GCC, showcasing works by Arab artists from the 18th century to the present, alongside international traveling exhibitions.
Al Ain Palace Museum
The former residence of the ruling Al Nahyan family, offering an intimate glimpse into the traditional Emirati lifestyle and the early life of Sheikh Zayed.
Ajman Museum
Housed in an 18th-century fort, this museum showcases Ajman's maritime heritage, traditional Emirati life, and archaeological discoveries from the region.
Ras Al Khaimah National Museum
A former royal residence turned museum, preserving the rich archaeological heritage and traditional culture of the northernmost emirate.
Fujairah Museum
A compact museum showcasing the archaeological treasures of the eastern emirate, including Bronze Age weapons, pottery, and Islamic-era artifacts.
Museum of the Future
A landmark of innovative design and forward-thinking exhibitions exploring how science, technology, and innovation can shape the future of humanity.
Naif Museum
Housed in the historic Naif Fort, this museum chronicles the evolution of Dubai's police force and security services from the 1950s to the present day.