Museum · Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Etihad Museum
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Etihad Museum is Dubai Culture's museum in Dubai on the founding of the United Arab Emirates, centred on the years 1968 to 1974 around the union's declaration in 1971.
Why go
Etihad Museum is a museum of the UAE's founding run by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. A 2024 Government of Dubai Media Office release says its sections and exhibitions give a chronology of events leading to the declaration of the UAE in 1971, focusing on 1968 to 1974, and highlight the efforts of the Founding Fathers. It was among the Dubai Culture venues of the 2026 Ramadan Nights programme, with a film screening and discussion. No entry or booking rule is given here.
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1 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Park
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Museum
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Market
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4 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ