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Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum

Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, Al Ain: Address, Phone Number, Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum Reviews: 4.5/5

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Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum

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Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum
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#1 of 50 things to do in Al Ain
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York1,854 contributions
The early life of Sheikh Zayed
Feb 2022
This palace is where Sheikh Zayed spent his early years. There are many rooms to see and the palace is worth exploring. You can see how his family lived in days gone by.
Written 5 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
sheikah a
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
Quite great experiance
Sep 2021
It was family time, we decide to visit Shaikh Zayed Palace Museum, my family very happy and proud of my country
Written 15 October 2021
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Peter8900
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates113 contributions
Well kept and a useful insight
Feb 2021 • Friends
The Palace is very pristine and well looked after. A useful insight into “family” Life many decades ago.
We were missing any sort of commentary or map. It’s possible COVID has meant they are not possible, but I’m sure there were lots of interesting facts we missed!
Written 20 February 2021
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MOANA
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates15 contributions
A look into the life of Sheikh Zayed in his early years
Oct 2020 • Couples
If you appreciate history and culture, plan in spending 1 to 1½ hours exploring this massive palace in its early years of hunting. It feels like going back into the innocent years when money had no meaning or purpose, when life was simple yet accommodated. My husband and I spent 1-1½ hours exploring each room, absorbing the lifestyle in a desert that became an Oasis because of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan. What you see today in the UAE, began with Sheikh Zayed , a very humble man, the one the Emirates greatly admired and finally call "The father of the UAE." Why? Because of his relationship with each tribe and the respect he earned from their tribal leaders, he united these tribes and with their support formed what is now The United Arab Emirates. He believed in the younger generation spending time with the older ones preserves the memories, he believed in Education for his people. I'm not an Emirate, I'm Polynesian, but I so admire the late Sheikh Zayed!
Written 20 October 2020
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BeeLittle
Downers Grove, IL1,623 contributions
Day trip to al Ain
Feb 2020
Very good historical Site and birthplace of UAE. I have truly enjoyed the grounds and exhibits. this entire complex is very informative and well worth the visit!
Written 10 August 2020
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CJ H
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates4 contributions
Good Historical Site of UAE
Jul 2019
The Museum is a good place to go especially if you want to know more about the roots of the most loved person in the UAE Sheikh Zayed.
Written 5 March 2020
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Ibrahim Refaie
Dubai, United Arab Emirates75 contributions
Day Trip to Al Ain
Feb 2020 • Friends
Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, also known as "Al Ain Palace Museum", is a museum in the city of Al Ain, within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 
Written 11 February 2020
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MKH000
Calgary, Canada201 contributions
Very educational, even attended a mock historical wedding
Jan 2020
Well done preservation and demonstration of life of the Sheikh. Informative and beautiful grounds to wander. Special events are held and we were fortunate to return to attend an evening mock historical wedding with live camel and traditional dancing, prepartion and displays, authentic experience.
Written 6 February 2020
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steve b
Hot Springs Village, AR42 contributions
Excellent Free Tour
Jan 2020
We spent about an hour touring the facility - glad we stopped. Another highlight is the Oasis which is just down the road.
Written 31 January 2020
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mithil111
8 contributions
Great historical place
Dec 2019
Wonderful place to visit to see the house where Sheikh Zayed lived. Well maintained and worth visiting.
Written 27 December 2019
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