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Zayed National Museum
Museum4.8 · 1 938≈ 2 hEntry: ~70 AED9.3 km from the center
The national museum of the UAE on Saadiyat Island, dedicated to Sheikh Zayed, the country's founder, and the story of the Emirates. It opened in December 2025 in a building with five feather-like towers designed by Foster + Partners. Galleries trace the land from ancient settlements and Bedouin life to the oil era and the 1971 union, with finds from Marawah Island among the exhibits.
Highlights
- The UAE's flagship museum, opened 2025
- Feather-like towers by Foster + Partners
- From the Stone Age to 1971
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 20:00 |
What’s nearby
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10 min walk · 798 m
Louvre Abu Dhabi
11 min walk · 855 m
4.7
Manarat al Saadiyat
16 min walk · 1.2 km
4.6
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