Emirates National Auto Museum in Abu Dhabi
Having collected so many cars that he finally decided to give up and give it back to the community. He decided to host them all in the Abu Dhabi Auto museum on the island of Al Futaysi and not only that he even got his named inscribed in Sand so large that it is even visible from Space.
The cars are all bizarre and eccentric in their size and form. The cars at the Abu Dhabi Car Museum are so wild and varied that the viewer is wonderstruck. The car museum hosts pieces like the famous Globe Car which makes one wonder how in the first place does it even drive. Then there is the Mercedes Monster truck, Jabba’s Flying palace version in the Star Wars, Return of the Jedi the biggest ever palace on Wheels.
Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan is the fourth son of the founder of UAE Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and always wanted to make the most of his life’s collection and thus created the Emirates National Auto Museum with the fervent hope of driving tourist traffic to the country.
The Emirates National Auto Museum hosts cars which range from exclusive to wild. They have either been acquired from the proprietors or been gifted to the Royals. The museum has near replicas of the Benz three-wheeler of the late 19th century, plus one each Mercedes in the seven colours of the Rainbow full with all amenities, customized camper vans, along with a number of four-wheeler vehicles of the early 20th century.
The Emirates National Auto Museum also houses 4×4 Lamborghinis, NYPD car, New York Yellow Cabs, Seven Mercedes 500 SELs, Military Tanks, 1950s & 1970 American racing cars, 10 different prototypes and one Guinness Book Of Records Holder Willy’s Jeep.
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Best time to visit The Emirates National Auto Museum
Well, considering the same is housed indoors, any day is alright to visit the same. It is an all-year-round car museum. Though it might just help to note that about 85% of people commence their Emirates National Auto Museum visit between 1-2 pm.
Visit Timings of Abu Dhabi National Auto Museum
The Abu Dhabi Emirates National Auto Museum timings are 09:00 am to 06:00 pm. It would be wise to confirm the timings before you visit as Emirates National Auto Museum timings are susceptible to change.
Entrance Fees at the Emirates National Auto Museum
The Emirates National Auto Museum ticket cost Ticket Price: 40-50 AED with children below 10 are free.
Required time to explore the Emirates National Auto Museum
The time required to explore the Emirates National Auto Museum is approx. 4 hours unless you are a car enthusiast, well then the whole day also won’t be enough.
Things to Remember at the Emirates National Auto Museum
Keep Kids at Bay
There are loads of Military vehicles where kids are allowed inside, together with Dodge vehicles which have four bedrooms! There is a 5 metre size model, also an eight times blown up truck which is a tow-able caravan.
Download Google Lens
Don’t miss catching the same and also carry a google lens as most of the exhibits are not detailed.
Don’t Miss the Photo Opportunities
There are several interesting vehicles and hence several photo opportunities, but don’t take liberties with the exhibits.
The trip is worth the time & money
Emirates National Auto Museum is located on an island, and is a little offshoot from other things to do in Abu Dhabi, but it is well worth exploring the famous arab extravagance.
Image Reference
- Image 1 – Peter Dowley / Flickr
- Image 2 – Abdulla Al Muhairi / Flickr
- Image 3 – Abdulla Al Muhairi / Flickr
