Etihad Museum
8.0
Jumeira St - Jumeira First - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
About Etihad Museum
The Etihad Museum stands as a powerful testament to the formation of the United Arab Emirates, situated on Jumeirah Street at the historic site where the Union was declared in 1971. This striking ultramodern building tells the story of the nation's founding fathers through high-tech displays, interactive exhibits, and thoughtfully curated galleries that chronicle the unification period between 1968 and 1974.
Highlights
Interactive multimedia exhibits
Original founding fathers' artefacts
Historic Union House site
Striking scroll-inspired architecture
Hands-on educational galleries
On-site library and café
Family-friendly guided tours
Excellent8.0
/10
facilities8.5
accessibility7.4
value for money8.2
crowd management7.9
experience quality8.1
Buzzing
Weekends
11AM-4PM
Visit on weekday mornings for a quieter, more reflective experience. Weekends and public holidays tend to attract families and tour groups, particularly between late morning and mid-afternoon.
Open Until 8pm
Monday10 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday10 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday10 AM to 8 PM
Thursday10 AM to 8 PM
Friday10 AM to 8 PM
Saturday10 AM to 8 PM
Sunday10 AM to 8 PM
Reviews
Visitors praise the modern, interactive presentation of UAE history, beautiful architecture, well-maintained facilities, and informative displays that make the nation's founding story accessible and engaging.
Modern and interactive exhibitsBeautiful architecture and designWell-maintained facilities
The Experience
Type
Location Jumeirah
Head to Jumeirah Street (also known as Jumeirah Road) in the Jumeira First area. The museum is located at the intersection of Jumeirah Street and 2nd December Street. Follow signs for Union House.
Parking: Free parking lot and free street parking available; paid parking lot also on-site
Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes from Downtown Dubai