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The 15 Best Museum Visits in the UAE

37 tours  ·  from $12

The 15 best museum visits you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket - A space launch begins the visit
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Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

1.Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21,464 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $46Our pick

Step into Dubai’s striking ring-shaped Museum of the Future and explore imagined worlds of space travel, climate, health, robotics, AI, smart cities, and human augmentation. Allow at least 1.5 hours, arrive early for lighter crowds, and consider skip-the-line access if your schedule is tight.

“At first, the feeling was that our tickets were a bit expensive but we really appreciated the skip the line option as we were a bit late on our schedule. In addition, we got each a credit of 50 dirhams to be sed at the gift store.”

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Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour - Al Seef begins with old Dubai beside the creek
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Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

2.Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,816 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $18

Walk Al Seef, Al Fahidi, Bastakiya, and Bur Dubai with guides such as Hamza, Seef, Francis, or Ramadan. Taste Arabic coffee, dates, shawarma, falafel, and juice, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks.

“Seef was absolutely amazing! I so glad that we chose this tour! We were a group of seven including 3 children and they stayed entertained with fun stops like a Bedouin camp with swing and cool stops to rest as well in a Majlis before we carried on. The history that Seef shared was so interesting and his way of sharing very engaging and funny too! Absolutely recommend, a very positive and authentic experience.”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day - The drive from Dubai and what to expect
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day

3.Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,227 reviews · 9 hours · from $74

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English, French, or German-speaking guide. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, stop at the Corniche, and spend two hours at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Guides such as Mina, Ismail, Taj, and Jahan add useful cultural context.

“We had a wonderful excursion experience. Our guide Shabeer was extremely helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable. He shared a lot of information in a vivid and interesting way, which made the trip even more enjoyable. During the stops, he was very attentive and did a great job taking photos for everyone. Overall, it was a very pleasant and well-organized tour. :)”

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Museum of the Future Tickets - What the timed admission includes
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Museum of the Future Tickets

4.Museum of the Future Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 792 reviews · from $44

Visit Dubai’s Museum of the Future with a timed admission ticket and explore interactive ideas about life in 2071, from robotics and genetics to space travel, transport, relaxation, and environmental responsibility. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours, and download the museum’s navigator app before you go.

“The museum was clean but not worth the ticket price. We had higher hopes that it would be more realistic for future expectations but it wasnt.”

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Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket - Finding the museum at Al Seef
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Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

5.Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 778 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Visit Dubai’s Museum of Illusions at Al Seef for a self-guided hour of optical tricks, holograms, photo rooms, and brain games. English-speaking staff explain the exhibits and help take pictures, making it easy to enjoy alone, as a couple, or with family.

“A must see. You will definitely be blown away at all the different illusions and how your mind works.”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum - Pickup from Dubai and the ride south
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum

6.Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · from $79Top rated

Travel from Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle for a nine-hour Abu Dhabi outing with mosque entry, two hours at Louvre Abu Dhabi, and brief photo stops at Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, and the Corniche. Guides such as Naommi, Masood, Ibrahim, and Yusuf have led past departures.

“Wow. Incredible, inspiring and interesting. Bring a handheld fan. Mohammad, our guide was awesome and accommodating! Must see.”

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Dubai: Future Museum, Burj Al Arab, and Dubai Frame Tour - Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis: Dubai built on water
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Dubai: Future Museum, Burj Al Arab, and Dubai Frame Tour

7.Future Museum, Burj Al Arab, and Dubai Frame Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 514 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Cover Dubai’s headline sights in four hours with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a local guide speaking your language. Expect photo stops at Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame, and the Museum of the Future, plus visits to the Gold and Spice Souks. Entry tickets cost extra.

“Everything was perfect!Our tour guide, Ibra, was pleasant, good knowledge of history of Dubai, and professional!! Driver was also very good and careful! Thank you for the experience!!”

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Dubai: 3D World Trick-Art Selfie Museum Entrance - How the wall, floor, and ceiling scenes work
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Dubai: 3D World Trick-Art Selfie Museum Entrance

8.3D World Trick-Art Selfie Museum Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 418 reviews · from $24

At Dubai’s 3D World Trick-Art Museum, you step into hand-painted wall, floor, and ceiling scenes built with Trompe-l’oeil techniques. Bring your phone and your best ideas. Friendly staff can help take photos, and most visits last about 90 minutes to three hours, depending on how much you pose.

“Great experience, especially for teens. Very kind lady at the reception snd very supportive lady who goes with us to take a pics.”

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Dubai: Burj Al Arab, Future Museum, Dubai Frame Tour - Museum of the Future: architecture before admission
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Dubai: Burj Al Arab, Future Museum, Dubai Frame Tour

9.Burj Al Arab, Future Museum, Dubai Frame Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 188 reviews · 4 hours · from $21

See Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah, The Pointe, Gold Souk, and Spice Souk in four hours. Your driver handles the route, shares local facts, stops for photos, and drops you at Dubai Mall or Deira.

“They are very kind and responsible. A day before make sure of the number of guests and if they need anything in the tour or make it a private tour just for your family. Started from hotel and ended to hotel. Tour begins From Bur Dubai, Museum of Future, to Borj Al Arab, twin towers and the most beautiful historical buildings in Dubai like Tea house even was not in the plan. Time management was great, starting our schedule and ended to match our needs. I had a need of communication, and driver and leader made it easy through what'sup on their own phone. I really appreciate it and suggest…”

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Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums - Starting at Al Seef and the narrow lanes
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Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

10.Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · from $19

Walk Al Seef and Al Fahidi with a local guide, taste Emirati products, sip Arabic coffee, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and explore the spice and gold souqs. Guides such as Hichem and Abdullah are praised for clear cultural stories and helpful shopping advice. Hotel pickup is optional.

“We had the best tour with Abdallah! He was very fun, engaging, knowledgeable and kind. I couldn’t imagine having a better tour with anyone else! He went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time and were well taken care of.”

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Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque Tour and Louvre Museum Visit from Dubai - A guide can make the difference
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Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque Tour and Louvre Museum Visit from Dubai

11.Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque Tour and Louvre Museum Visit from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $109

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi for a guided visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and free time at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Hotel pickup, drop-off, transport, and entrance fees are included. The group is limited to 15, and guides such as Bilal have been praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“My sister and I absolutely loved this tour! Our tour guide was Bilal and he was very kind and informative! The mosque and museum were so beautiful! He also took us to the heritage village as well as an art museum. Overall we had a great time, I would definitely recommend!”

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Dubai: OliOli® Children Museum Admission Tickets - The Permanent Galleries: What Your Child Actually Does
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Dubai: OliOli® Children Museum Admission Tickets

12.OliOli® Children Museum Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 130 reviews · from $12Best value

Bring your children to OliOli, Dubai’s hands-on children’s museum, where 45 permanent exhibits turn play into science, art, movement, and discovery. Plan two to three hours, pack socks and spare clothes for the Water Gallery, and allow time for snacks at La Petite Treehouse Cafe.

“Fantastic experience for my 1 and 4 year old whilst on holiday in Dubai. It was the best day enjoyed by all including us adults. Very well done and staff are lovely.”

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Dubai: Arte Immersive Museum Entry Ticket - Ocean and Waterfall Infinite: nature at giant scale
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Dubai: Arte Immersive Museum Entry Ticket

13.Arte Immersive Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 1 day · from $40

Spend a full day exploring Arte Museum Dubai, where sound, light, nature, and culture fill large digital art rooms. See Ocean, Waterfall Infinite, Starry Beach, Sacred Forest, Life of UAE, and the Musée d’Orsay Garden series, then try media art desserts at the Arte Tea Bar.

“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!”

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Dubai: Museum of Candy Entry Ticket - How the 15 themed rooms work
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Dubai: Museum of Candy Entry Ticket

14.Museum of Candy Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Explore Dubai’s Museum of Candy across more than 15 themed rooms filled with giant candy art, photo spots, free treats, a prize game, and a claw machine. The $25 ticket is valid for one day, with free parking subject to availability. The Candy Lab and standard drinks cost extra.

“Genial on a beaucoup rigolé avec mon fils de 14 ans”

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3D World Selfie Museum Dubai - Why the staff can make or break your photos
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3D World Selfie Museum Dubai

15.3D World Selfie Museum Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $24

At 3D World Selfie Museum Dubai, you step into more than 185 hand-painted optical illusions across nine themed zones. Staff can suggest camera angles and take photos for you, making this a playful two to three-hour stop for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys creative selfies.

“Sympathie du personnel et originalité de l’attraction Pas de stress, pas de file d’attente Vraiment Top”

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