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Emirates Heritage Village
Sight4.3 · 12 6843.5 · 2 568≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry
Located along the Abu Dhabi Breakwater near Marina Mall, this open-air living museum reconstructs a traditional Emirati desert oasis village before the oil boom. Guests can explore Bedouin camps with goat-hair tents, palm-frond barasti houses, working falaj irrigation channels, and an authentic spice souk. Resident artisans demonstrate glassblowing, pottery, and weaving, while the beach offers stunning skyline panoramas.
Highlights
- Authentic reconstruction of a pre-oil Bedouin oasis settlement and souk
- Live artisan workshops showcasing traditional pottery, weaving, and glassblowing
- Scenic sandy beach offering dramatic views of the modern Abu Dhabi skyline
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Fri | 07:30 – 12:00, 15:00 – 21:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 19:00 |
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