Al Ain Palace Museum, Abu Dhabi

Once the home to Funding Father and first President of UAE, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Al Ain Palace is now a restored museum which boasts a prominent collection of historical artifacts and cultural heritage. The palace as well as the private residence of the Sheikh are a great way to get insight into the culture and lifestyle of the ruling family as well as the country's people before the discovery of petroleum. The palace was transferred into a museum in 1998, and since then has become one of the top tourist attractions in the Emirate. 

The palace as well as its surroundings show the influence of both modern design and architecture as well as the Emirati culture. The beautiful structure of the palace is a unique merging of various courtyards from official and private rooms into one main complex. Both the areas that were built and restored used locally sourced materials to make sure the palace kept its authentic touch.

A pristine part of the country's history, the Al Ain Palace Museum is a great way to spend your time with the family. Learn about the history, heritage, culture and lives of the people of UAE before the modern world influenced its progress.

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• The Al Ain Oasis, nestled in the center of the Al Ain is a beautiful site to visit with your family and spend time in its gorgeous landscapes.
• The Al Ain Palace Museum has both original and restored structures, made entirely from locally sourced materials.
• There is a separate dedicated room to teach the Holy Quran and Hadith in the palace complex where the religious knowledge was imparted.
• When restored, the Palace had two buildings added to the original structure. One of the newly added buildings preserves the gifts and artifacts that were once given to the royal family by the local community.
• The other building that was recently added to the original structure houses the family tree and history of the Sheikh family.
• The palace grounds also are home to a Land Rover, a vehicle quite similar to the cars that the Sheikh once owned and used.

The Al Ain Palace Museum is located in Abu Dhabi and is one of the most popular tourist attractions. The site is accessible by bus, private cars or cab services. People prefer to visit the stunning palace by their cars, as this makes traveling to nearby attractions easier. Tourists can however also take one from the various available buses that connect the Museum to major locations of the Emirate.

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The best time to visit the Al Ain Palace Museum is in the months of October to April. These months have a more pleasant weather compared to the hot summers and therefore the tour will be enjoyable. It takes approximately 4 hours to complete the tour of the palace museum. This is why most people start their tour around 2-3 PM in the afternoon, as they can finish before the museum closes.

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Tips to visit:



1. Do not touch the artifacts or any preserved crafts, objects in the museum or the palace on your visit. 
2. Make sure you cover your head and body to stay safe from the sun, and also wear modest clothes keeping the culture in mind. 
3. Carry plenty of hydrating liquids with you as it is a 4 hour long tour. 
4. While planning your trip to Al Ain, make sure to keep in mind the hot weather and scorching heat of the area. Plan your trips in the months of October to May. 
5. The Museum closes around 7:30 PM, so reach the destination on time to complete the 4 hour tour.

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