Abu Dhabi’s cultural sites should be definitely on you list
Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly the cultural city of UAE. Abu Dhabi is popular for its theme parks on Yas Island, pristine beaches, architectural buildings. The cultural attractions in Abu Dhabi should definitely find a place on your list.
We have made it easy for you by listing out the best cultural attractions in Abu Dhabi you can visit for free. This would give you a deep insight into the culture and heritage of Abu Dhabi.
5 places you can discover cultural attractions in Abu Dhabi
A Day in The Palace Exhibition at Qasr Al Hosn
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This exhibition focuses on the everyday lives of people at the palace. Through oral history accounts, historical documents, and photographs, ‘A Day in the Palace’ takes the visitor through a typical day in the 1950’s and 1960’s, following the activities of fictional characters, inspired by historic figures such as residents, guards, and foreign dignitaries.
Over the centuries, Qasr Al Hosn has been home to the ruling family, the seat of the government, a consultative council and a national archive. It now stands as the nation’s living memorial and the narrator of Abu Dhabi’s history.
Free Entry
Daily from 4.00 pm until 11.00 pm
Qasr Al Muwaiji
Al Barzah Programme
This unique event combines tradition and modernity. It gives participants the chance to discover more about the role of Al Barzah in the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates, at the birthplace of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
Seating areas in the courtyard of Qasr Al Muwaiji allow participants to spend quality time with family and friends enjoying virtual games, online books, talks and other activities.
Free Entry
Daily from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm until 31st December
Al Dhafra Festival
The 15th edition of Al Dhafra Festival is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
His Highness issued directives to expand the festival to include camel mazayna (beauty contest) competitions in Sweihan, Razeen and Madinat Zayed, in addition to the principal mazayna competition at the Al Dhafra Festival site.
He also ordered the total prize money at the festival to be increased to AED 110 million. The 15th edition of the festival, which coincides with the country’s Year of the 50th celebrations, is set to witness widespread interest and increased participation by camel owners in the UAE and GCC countries.
Free Entry
Daily 10.00 am to 10.00 pm until 22nd January 2022 in the Al Gharbia region, Madinat Zayed
Al Jahili Fort
Building with Earth Exhibition
The ‘Building with Earth’ exhibition provides visitors an opportunity to learn about the traditional architectural techniques and methods of earthen architecture around the world.
The exhibition showcases the history of earthen building in Abu Dhabi and highlighting the restoration projects that Al Jahili Fort has undergone previously, which culminated in obtaining the TERRA Award for the ‘Best Earthen Architecture’ category in 2016.
Al Jahili Fort, one of the largest forts in the United Arab Emirates, was built in the late 19th century by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa the First (r. 1855-1909), both as a symbol of power and as a royal summer residence. The original fort consisted of a square fortified enclosure and a distinctive four-storey circular tower.
Free Entry
Daily 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Liwa Tal Moreeb Festival 2021
Al Liwa Tal Moreeb festival attracts the region’s most powerful four-wheel drives and bikers to face exciting challenges including cars drag race, bikes race, motocross track challenge, camel race, horse race, classic cars competition and Moreeb track for freestyle drifting.
This festival offers a week-long celebration of UAE heritage with competitions and activities including bike riding and camping in the desert of Moreeb Dune. The highlight feature of the festival is the adventurous race to the top of one of the world’s highest sand hills.
Visitors and participants attending the festival and races are provided with all facilities and services to make camping and accommodations in the Moreeb Dune a unique and extraordinary experience by the organisers.
Free Entry
16th to 31st December, 10.00 am to 10.00 pm, Al Dhafra
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