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Grouped by emirate. Showing up to top 50 per emirate. Last database update: 2026-06-16T15:52:47+02:00

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Abu Dhabi

7/50 listed

Culture #1

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Art and culture stop in Saadiyat Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #4

Saadiyat Cultural District

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Art and culture stop in Saadiyat Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #5

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Art and culture stop in Saadiyat Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #6

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Art and culture stop in Saadiyat Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #7

Abrahamic Family House

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Art and culture stop in Saadiyat Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #9

Cultural Foundation

Downtown Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

Art and culture stop in Downtown Abu Dhabi, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #10

Manarat Al Saadiyat

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Art and culture stop in Saadiyat Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Dubai

8/50 listed

Culture #1

Museum of the Future

Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Art and culture stop in Sheikh Zayed Road, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #10

Etihad Museum

Jumeirah, Dubai

Art and culture stop in Jumeirah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #22

Expo City Dubai

Dubai South, Dubai

Art and culture stop in Dubai South, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #23

Alserkal Avenue

Al Quoz, Dubai

Art and culture stop in Al Quoz, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #24

Jameel Arts Centre

Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai

Art and culture stop in Jaddaf Waterfront, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #35

Mohammed Bin Rashid Library

Al Jaddaf, Dubai

Art and culture stop in Al Jaddaf, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #37

Dubai Opera

Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Art and culture stop in Downtown Dubai, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #49

Dubai Design District

d3, Dubai

Art and culture stop in d3, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Sharjah

9/50 listed

Culture #2

Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

Al Majarrah, Sharjah

Art and culture stop in Al Majarrah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #3

Sharjah Art Museum

Al Shuwaiheen, Sharjah

Art and culture stop in Al Shuwaiheen, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #9

Rain Room Sharjah

Al Mujarrah, Sharjah

Art and culture stop in Al Mujarrah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #10

House of Wisdom

University City, Sharjah

Art and culture stop in University City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #22

Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre

Khor Fakkan, Sharjah

Art and culture stop in Khor Fakkan, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #28

Sharjah Maritime Museum

Al Khan, Sharjah

Art and culture stop in Al Khan, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #30

Sharjah Classic Cars Museum

Airport Road, Sharjah

Art and culture stop in Airport Road, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #35

University City

Sharjah City, Sharjah

Art and culture stop in Sharjah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #37

Sharjah Calligraphy Museum

Heart of Sharjah, Sharjah

Art and culture stop in Heart of Sharjah, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Top places

Ajman

1/50 listed

Culture #49

Ajman Cultural Centre

Ajman City, Ajman

Art and culture stop in Ajman City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Top places

Fujairah

2/50 listed

Culture #3

Fujairah Museum

Fujairah City, Fujairah

Art and culture stop in Fujairah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Culture #35

Fujairah Cultural Centre

Fujairah City, Fujairah

Art and culture stop in Fujairah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Top places

Ras Al Khaimah

1/50 listed

Culture #13

National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah

Old RAK, Ras Al Khaimah

Art and culture stop in Old RAK, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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