Al Ain Museum: is housed in the Al Jahil Fort, and is the largest museum in the emirate. You’ll find displays of archaeological finds that date to 200BC, including Bedouin artefacts, stone utensils and fossils.
Al Ain Centre. Open: 09:00 to 19:30, Sat to Thu; 15:00 to 19:30, Fri. Closed Mondays.
Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation: this modern Islamic-style structure is amazing in its own right; and the range of displays and exhibits it features is a tribute to the foundation’s dedication to the culture of the entire region.
Petroleum Exhibition: documents the development of Abu Dhabi from a small fishing village into one of the world’s richest cities - due to the discovery and exploitation of oil. Located on Corniche road east, the museum features exhibits on the process of oil exploration, and photographic displays contrasting ‘then-and-now’.
Corniche rd east. Open: 08:30 to 17:00, daily.
Heritage Village: is an interesting cultural attraction that replicates a Bedouin nomad camp, showing the types of shelter they use and also their traditional cooking and hunting implements.
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