United Arab Emirates · MUSEUMS
Good museum visits fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Dubai’s Museum of the Future ticket is 1.5 hours of 50-year-ahead ideas on robotics, AI, climate, and health, with optional skip-the-line.
“It was amazing😃 We loved 2 activities most in our 4 days Dubai trip; first one was the Desert Safari and second one was the Museum of Future..”
Old Dubai on foot plus a traditional abra ride. Visit Al Seef and Al Fahidi, taste street food, and shop Dubai’s spice and gold souks.
“Really excellent. Seef is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and very funny. Wary recommending the tour, especially with Seef, his route is full of charm and history, and very well documented”
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi in one day from Dubai, with a guide, Corniche photos, and air-conditioned transport.
“Zaid was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. The day went smoothly, the transportation was great and we had enough time for all the visits!”
Prebook Museum of the Future Dubai tickets for a timed visit to interactive, five-senses exhibits imagining life 50 years ahead.
“Our group wasn't sure if it would be to everyone's taste but all thoroughly enjoyed their time as of interest to everyone. Would recommend to all.”
Dubai’s Museum of Illusions in Al Seef: Vortex Tunnel, Mirror and Infinity rooms, holograms, and brain-teasing games for families. Ticket entry.
“it was really nice. the place where the museum is,it's really nice and totally different from the rest of Dubai and I like it really. we took a walk around the place and was so nice and quiet. the museum is also very interesting,my kids love it ,they are 9 and 6.”
Dubai to Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned car. See Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and photo stops at Emirates Palace and Corniche.
“I was planning to visit the Grand Mosque and Louvre in Abu Dhabi and I wasn't sure the organized tour would have been a good choice. Now I can Say It really was worth It! The driver and guide are all very kind and will tell you lot of curiosities. In both places you'll have plentRead more”
See Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Museum of the Future, Dubai Frame, and souks on an air-conditioned 4-hour guided tour with photos.
“An excellent guide, very friendly, patient and took us to all the right places. Thank you Ibra! You’re a star. I will recommend him any day”
Day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, and Louvre Abu Dhabi, led by a licensed guide.
“Our guide was very kind and nice. He instructed and told us much about Abu Dhabi that we didn‘t know.., mentioned fun facts, was very humorous and funny. We visited the mosque went to eat lunch in an arabic all you can eat or the mall according to your wishes. Afterwards we took a quick stroll through the heritage village which had an amazing sea view and many cultural insights. Lastly we visited the beautifully constructed Louvre in which we had enough time to look at the art enjoy the views take pictures and so on. The day was a 10/10 even for a gen z :) Would recommend it…”
Ticketed entry to Dubai’s 3D World Trick-Art Selfie Museum, with Trompe-l’oeil optical illusions and photo spots for all ages.
“I’m surprised how excellent this was! We had great time & laughs, and now have all the nice photos as memories.”
4-hour Dubai tour: Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, Burj Al Arab views, Madinat Jumeirah, Gold and Spice Souks. Hotel pickup, $21.
“The tour was amazing, i didn't expect to enjoy it that much but I really did. Definitely will use the application again on my next visit. Both the driver and the guide "Ibra" were very friendly, professional and tried to help as much as they could to make sure we are comfortable and receiving the best service ever. also my group contains of very nice lady and her daughter, they were super friendly and a good company since the tour started and till it ended so also wanted to thank them♥️”
Guided Old Dubai walk with Al Seef alleyways, Dubai Creek, abra to the spice souk, plus gold market time and food tastings for $19.
“Definitely worth booking! It was a great way to explore this area. Our guide was Hichem Azzem, he was knowledgeable and looked after us well, and we had a great time.”
Tour Abu Dhabi from Dubai with a small-group visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi, plus hotel pickup and entrance fees.
“We booked this tour because we wanted to spend the day visiting these two attactions: Grand mosque and louvre - ONLY. It was outlined in the description that 2 hours were dedicated to this. However, we only were able to spend an hour Read more”
OliOli Dubai is a hands-on children museum with 45 exhibits, a Water Gallery, and a cafe. Tickets $12 per person.
“Absolutely unique, scientific and artful place. Especially the time period reservation makes that place much more peaceful and efficiency higher. Simple designs let kids to think about alternative solutions and very creative. Thanks to staff for their kindness and smiling faces. especailly to Sona from Pakistan. thanks”
Half-day Abu Dhabi tour with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, and Corniche photo stops, with entry and guide.
“Excellent experience, the Mosque during daylight is amazing, tour organization is very good and our guide Yusuf was also really good, polite and active👍🏻”
ARTE Museum Dubai at The Dubai Mall turns digital art into room worlds, from ocean and forest scenes to a Musée d'Orsay Garden. $40 ticket.
“had an excellent experience at ARTE MUSEUM Dubai — it truly exceeded my expectations. The immersive digital art installations are breathtaking, with stunning visuals, sound, and atmosphere that completely draw you in. Every room feels thoughtfully designed and unique. What I love most is that they introduce new exhibits every six months, which makes it exciting to visit again and again. It always feels fresh and innovative. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a creative and unforgettable experience in Dubai!”
Pick the kind of day first, then the best of it.
