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What to do and see in United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates: The Best Specialty Museums
Nomadic tribal heritage and modern society co-exist in the UAE, a federation of seven emirates at the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula. Look beyond the desert that consumes four-fifths of its area and you'll find UAE capital Abu Dhabi, an oil-rich city of skyscrapers, parks and malls, and Dubai, with its split personality of luxury resorts and covered marketplaces, upscale boutiques and local artisans. For a break from urban sprawl, journey over rolling red sand dunes into the Hatta Mountains, where the 200-year-old Sharia Mosque sits amid 30 restored buildings of sandalwood and mud.
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1. Rak Natures Treasures
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
RAK Nature's Treasures was founded in September 2014. Comprises of a collection of gemstones, fossils, seashells, preserved insects and bugs, taxidermy animals and birds as well as herbs and spices from all over the world. We in RAK Nature's Treasures have established a unique, private museum of natural history in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Reviewed By Abdulrahman_Aldark
After a very green farm filled and fun 15 - 20 minute drive from the main city area we were greeted to the extraordinarily underappreciated side of Ras al khaimah that many people tend to look past; nature. The atmosphere is fresh, welcoming and beautiful, the large array of artifacts and objects displayed through out the museum, farm and buildings will give you a glimpse in to the history and beauty of rak, all whilst being surrounded by the serenity of nature, such as the corn and cucumber fields. Everyone working there is eager to help you learn and interact with all the elements available, one of my favourites were the potters, making beautiful clay pots live in front of you. Ras al khaimah has a lot to offer to any one visiting or living there, but there's more to it than just it's beautiful beach hotels, jebal jais and laid back cafe's. There's a whole other side that i believe everyone living in or visiting Ras Al Khaimah should visit and take a chance on.
2. Off Road History Museum
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By IconicConciergeVan - Vancouver, Canada
You really have to see this place! I was very fortunate to not only see this amazing collection before it officially opened, but to get a private tour by His Royal Highness, Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan. His Highness is one of the biggest car collectors in the world and has become famous as "The Rainbow Sheikh" but these days his heart belongs to Off Road Vehicles, and so he decided to create the world's first museum devoted to the all-wheel drive (so to speak). Yes, I am a car enthusiast but not really an "off-roader" ... but this massive collection, housed in several buildings with hundreds of cars, SUVs and trucks is unbelievable and will fascinate everyone. It shows the history of the all-wheel drive, displays all important brands with models from the early beginnings to modern times, and even has some of His Highness' most amazing one-off build on display, including Dhabiyan, considered to be the largest SUV in the world by Guinness World Records. The Off Road History Museum is a short 45min drive from Dubai and offers plenty of picture opportunities with some of the most amazing vehicles in the world. Highly recommended!
3. Maritime Museum
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By stefimarial - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
It was an awesome place.Some of the facts just blow your mind away. The pictures,artifacts and the boats were very informative. Even me and my little sister , we don't like history , but this museum kept us captivated till the end. It was amazing.
4. Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
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4.5 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By ShabirPatel - Leicester, United Kingdom
Excellent place with lots of historical artefacts. A must if you are in Sharjah. The entrance fee is low at just 10Dh per person. Car parking is free. You will spend at least a good 2 to 3 hours here
5. Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum
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4.5 based on 489 reviews
Reviewed By confuzzled2 - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
If you appreciate history and culture, plan in spending 1 to 1½ hours exploring this massive palace in its early years of hunting. It feels like going back into the innocent years when money had no meaning or purpose, when life was simple yet accommodated. My husband and I spent 1-1½ hours exploring each room, absorbing the lifestyle in a desert that became an Oasis because of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan. What you see today in the UAE, began with Sheikh Zayed , a very humble man, the one the Emirates greatly admired and finally call "The father of the UAE." Why? Because of his relationship with each tribe and the respect he earned from their tribal leaders, he united these tribes and with their support formed what is now The United Arab Emirates. He believed in the younger generation spending time with the older ones preserves the memories, he believed in Education for his people. I'm not an Emirate, I'm Polynesian, but I so admire the late Sheikh Zayed!
6. Sharjah Classic Car Museum
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4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By KamilShah - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
If you're a car enthusiast, this is a great place to visit! Not too far from Sharjah City, it's a well maintained museum and has a great collection of classic cars! Greta day out!
7. Al Mahatta Museum
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By ashoki172 - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
The first airport of the Gulf region Al Mahatta Museum is the former Rest House of this edifice. A must visit to understand the importance of Sharjah as THE GATEWAY TO THE TRUCIAL STATES
8. Ajman Museum
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4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By MNBABAR
As an Archaeologist my aim to explore more And more, again and again visit the museum to enhance my knowledge and the one of unique museum are in UAE is Ajman museum.The architecture of Ajman museum is very nice the artifacts inside in museum are display in chronologically way to understand better the ages.Do visit and feel the past.
9. Women's Museum Bait al Banat
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
A cultural initiative, the first in the Arab World and the Gulf Region. A space to explore and celebrate the lives of women of the UAE. A place where people can meet and appreciate the achievements of the women of the UAE.
