Etihad Museum
- Accessibility not confirmed
A museum about the founding of the United Arab Emirates, built at Union House, where the union was signed in 1971. Exhibits focus on 1968 to 1974 and on the UAE constitution. Adult tickets cost AED 25 and children go free.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Museum entryEntry to the museum pavilions. |
AED 25 per person |
| Student entryEntry to the museum pavilions for students. |
AED 10 per person |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Every day | 10:00–20:00 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Best time to visit
- Time your visit for one of the guided tours at 13:00, 15:00, 16:00 or 17:00.
What to see
- Built at Union House, where the UAE was founded in 1971
- Exhibits on the years 1968 to 1974
- The story of the union told from the view of the country's founders
- Displays on the UAE constitution and citizens' rights
- Daily guided tours at 13:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for Etihad Museum on Jumeirah Street.
Open the location of Etihad Museum in OpenStreetMap (external site)
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Tips for your visit
- Last entry is at 19:00.
- Guided tours run daily at 13:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00.
- Students pay AED 10 and groups pay AED 20 per person.
- The price list on the official page was last updated in 2023, so check at the desk.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed. People of determination enter free. Physical access details are not published on the official page.
Questions and answers
How much is the Etihad Museum ticket?
The official page lists AED 25 for adults, AED 20 per person for groups and AED 10 for students. Children and people of determination go free.
What are the opening hours?
10:00 to 20:00, with last entry at 19:00.
Are there guided tours?
Yes. Guided tours run every day at 13:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00.
What is the museum about?
It covers the events that led to the founding of the UAE in 1971, with a focus on 1968 to 1974, and explains the constitution.
Where this information comes from
Official website: etihadmuseum.dubaiculture.gov.ae
- Adult entry (official Dubai Culture page, marked last updated 1/4/2023): etihadmuseum.dubaiculture.gov.ae, checked
- Student entry: etihadmuseum.dubaiculture.gov.ae, checked
- Child entry: etihadmuseum.dubaiculture.gov.ae, checked
- Prices, opening hours, last entry, guided tour times (official): etihadmuseum.dubaiculture.gov.ae
- Museum description, size, opening dates: dubaiculture.gov.ae
- Former names of the site and its status as one of three union sites: en.wikipedia.org
- Location on Jumeirah Street, Al Mina, and coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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