Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi

#38 among attractions in Abu Dhabi

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Zayed National Museum is a planned museum, to be located in Abu Dhabi, the UAE. It is designed as a memorial to the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father and first president of the UAE. The museum is planned to be the centrepiece of the Saadiyat Island Cultural District, and will showcase the history, culture, and economic transformation of the Emirates. ()

Local name: متحف زايد الوطني Coordinates: 24°32'5"N, 54°25'8"E

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Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

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Zayed National Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Abu Dhabi Mall, Khalidiyah Mall, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Vegetable Market.

3.5 miSW
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