UAE · MUSEUMS
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Between November and March the good museum visits go early and the best go earlier. Here are 8 worth a look, priced, with the differences spelled out.
Visit Dubai’s Museum of the Future in 1.5 hours, from space-station style starts to AI and DNA ideas, with optional skip-the-line entry.
“At first, the feeling was that our tickets were a bit expensive but we really appreciated the skip the line option as we were a bit late on our schedule. In addition, we got each a credit of 50 dirhams to be sed at the gift store.”
Walk Al Seef and Al Fahidi, taste Arabic coffee and street food, shop gold and spices, then ride an Abra across Dubai Creek.
“Great value tour lead by Ramadan. Saw lots of places we wouldn’t have visited on our own & learnt about Dubai, its people & cultures. Would recommend this tour. Even our 12 year old said it was ‘OK’ - anyone taking a 12 year old on a 3 hour historical walking tour knows this comment is worth 10 stars!”
Dubai to Abu Dhabi in one day, pairing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with Louvre Abu Dhabi, plus Corniche photo stop and hotel pickup.
“It was amazing our guide was so kind and always so helpfull , recomended 100%”
Prebook Museum of the Future tickets in Dubai for a 50-year time travel journey through multi-sensory exhibits and futuristic design.
“This museum is a true statement of the vision behind Dubai growth and future. It seats right in the middle of the city honoring its extraordinary fast progress and view to the future. A must family trip where adults will be entertained and kids will leave ready to create! Don’t miss it!”
Visit Dubai Creek’s Museum of Illusions for $24, from the Vortex Tunnel to Infinity Room, with photo-ready effects and family-friendly puzzles.
“This museum is amazing experience for all age groups as it is fun to see so many illusion with scientific principles.”
Grand Mosque majesty and Louvre Abu Dhabi art in one day, with Dubai pickup, tickets, and scenic photo stops along Abu Dhabi’s Corniche.
“I was absolutely in awe of the Grand Mosque - it is so spectacular - especially the gold and crystal 12-ton chandelier. Like wowser! Loved the Louvre Abu Dhabi - very well organized with a smattering of each ancient and historic period including a representation of the ImpresRead more”
See Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame, and the Museum of the Future, plus Gold and Spice Souks, with a guide and photo stops in 4 hours.
“Really enjoyed this tour. It gave us an opportunity to familiarise ourselves with Dubai and its main attractions. Ibra our tour guide was very knowledgeable on all its history. He and the driver were lovely and it made for a very nice day!”
Step into Dubai’s 3D World trick-art museum for Trompe-l'oeil photo fun, friendly staff, and hours of interactive selfie scenes for $24.
“it is out of the way (but sort of in the middle of town ) our kids 10 &11 going around fast taking photos of the 3Ds every one of them form one to the next one and a lot of photos took about 90mins no hassel from staff very good no taxis out side but the staff ordered one for us and it was quick to come yes it was good worth the money”
