The best museums in Abu Dhabi in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Abu Dhabi? These are the best ones:

  1. Qasr Al Watan Palace1

    Qasr Al Watan Palace

     Abu Dhabi
    Qasr Al Watan, translating to 'Palace of the Nation', is the presidential palace of the United Arab Emirates. It is situated in the capital city, Abu Dhabi. The construction of this grand palace was completed in the year 2017, making it a relatively new addition to the city's architectural landscape.
  2. Emirates Park Zoo & Resort2

    Emirates Park Zoo & Resort

     Abu Dhabi
  3. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi3

    SeaWorld Abu Dhabi

     Abu Dhabi
    SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, located on Yas Island in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a marine life theme park and an animal research, rescue, and rehabilitation center. The park, which opened on May 23, 2023, offers a unique combination of entertainment and education, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn about marine life while enjoying a variety of attractions.
  4. Heritage Village4

    Heritage Village

     Abu Dhabi
    A place where you can discover Islamic traditions, see what life in Abu Dhabi was like in the old days and explore its souq and mosque.
  5. Online discount!Louvre Abu Dhabi5

    Louvre Abu Dhabi

     Abu Dhabi
    The Louvre Abu Dhabi is situated on Saadiyat Island in the Persian Gulf, just a few hundred meters off the coast of the capital city, Abu Dhabi. This location offers visitors a unique cultural experience, as the museum is part of a larger cultural district that includes future neighbors like the Guggenheim Museum and the National Museum Zayed.
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    The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

     Abu Dhabi
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    teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi

     Abu Dhabi
  8. Manarat al Saadiyat8

    Manarat al Saadiyat

     Abu Dhabi
    Visit this unique cultural centre located on Saadiyat Island and admire exhibitions with international collections.
  9. Cultural Foundation9

    Cultural Foundation

     Abu Dhabi
  10. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque10

    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

     Abu Dhabi
    The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, also referred to as the Great Mosque, is a significant landmark in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It was inaugurated for worship in 2007 as a tribute to the nation's founder and former President, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who passed away in 2004. The mosque is among the largest in the world, with a capacity to accommodate 40,000 worshippers at a time.

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