About Emirates National Auto Museum Abu Dhabi
The Emirates National Auto Museum Abu Dhabi puts over 200 unique, off-road vehicles and classic American cars of different types and makes of American, Italian, Japanese style on showcase in a beautiful pyramid-shaped building. The range of cars vary from the best of racing cars to the 4x4 and the classic American motors, some of which have featured on BBC show Top Gear .
The National Automobile museum is a huge treat for all the car enthusiasts where they would get to have a closer look at all sorts of vintage cars, convertibles, and hand-crafted extravagance vehicles. The collection of cars is magnificent and offers a grandeur of historical outlook through its collection of cars like the rainbow coloured Mercedes car collection of Sheikh Hamad bin, the 21 feet tall largest running jeep, the Willy's Jeep which was used in the US war effort during world war II. This one day fancy trip to the auto museum would lead into the marvels of the techno world some of which, like the 21 feet tall, running jeep has been designed by the Sheikh himself and the 16 feet high dodge truck which has bedrooms with an open terrace. At the museum enjoy some wonders like the globe shaped mobile home as well.
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Why Visit Emirates National Auto Museum Abu Dhabi?
- At the Museum you would get to experience the classic models of cars, jeeps, trucks, sports cars, buses.
- Discover the various vehicles of American, European, Italian, Japanese, and other styles that are at display as well.
- Not only the cars but also the pyramidal shaped building would enchant visitors’ fascination with its fine modern architecture.
- The museum claims to have a very exclusive collection of custom made cars predominantly from the 1950s to 1990s . They are hard to find in any other automobile museum in the world.
- At the museum you will also get to see the world’s largest dodge truck.
- The cars enclosed in the beautiful pyramid-shaped building are a timeline of the past which is reflected in their make, design and the kind of material used.
- Closely observed tour of the luxurious Auto Museum that would give a brief about the techniques and ideas behind the making of the cars.
- The Emirates National Auto Museum entrance fee which is very affordable makes the trip more convenient.
- The place would not only give a thrill of beauty from its amazing collection to a commoner interested in knowing about cars but also to an engineer designing cars.
Emirates National Auto Museum Abu Dhabi Tour Itinerary
The Al-Dhafra situated national auto museum displays about 200 cars belonging to Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan in a pyramid structured building. The museum boasts of a customised collection of predominantly 1950s to 1990s vehicles. A Mercedes rainbow coloured car collection which is also the star attraction of the museum is included in your trip. Extra giant vehicles like a 21 feet tall jeep and a Land Rover showcasing the marvel of engineering, can also be witnessed by the visitors. The one-of-a-kind car collection can be looked over in a duration of 3 hours between 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, except for Tuesdays. Online booking provides the facility of pick up and drop from your hotel in a comfortable AC vehicle.
Know Before you Go For Emirates National Auto Museum
- How to Reach:
- By Bus: To reach from Abu Dhabi to the Emirates national Auto Museum take the line 103 bus to MBZ City West Mosque then take the taxi to Emirates National Auto Museum. Or take the line 102 bus to Mussafah Bus Station then take the taxi to Emirates National Auto Museum.
- By Taxi: The most affordable option though would be to drive from Abu Dhabi to Emirates National Auto Museum and takes around only 38 min
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Location: The South of Abu Dhabi, Hamim Road, Off E11, Al Dhafra - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
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Timings: Open between 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, everyday except for Tuesdays
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Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit would be in the morning when the place is a bit less crowded so that one doesn’t have to hassle to marvel over the engineering of the cars, trucks and buses. A visit in the morning would also allow more time at hand to get clicked with these amazing beauties as well.
Nearby Emirates Auto National Museum Abu Dhabi Attractions
The wildlife centre is at a distance of 37.9 km from the Auto Museum and is located on the incredible and interesting Sir Bani Yas Island. It allows visitors to witness the majestic 10,000+ Wildlife species living in various segregated spaces like, Hippo House, Mammal Cave, Giraffe Park, Flamingo Park, with your friends and family. The park has also arranged for a safari-like experience to allow watch animals roam freely in their natural habitat. A higher platform made from recycled materials has been erected to get an amazing view of the giraffes enjoying their habitat.
A gorgeous stretch of emerald green waters which is situated in the desert area of the Al Bihouth region, Abu Dhabi, near Al Wathba South. The recently discovered lake is located in close proximity to the famed Fossil Dunes and has been hyped by hordes of people visiting it for pictures and barbecues. This beauty of the Lake is a sight to behold and feel enthralled by such a sight amidst the deserts. It is highly probable that one would end up exploring the area or jumping around the lily pad-like salt structures on their arrival, visitors can even choose to camp overnight on the salt lake.
Extend your auto museum tour to visit the famous dune in Abu Dhabi to double up the fun by including a desert tour on your list. Surami Dunes are located at a distance of 46.8 km via Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan International Rd/E11 and would take around 36 minutes to cover the distance. Visit the dunes to enjoy a desert safari, camel ride and other activities like sand boarding. Get yourself perfect souvenir snapshots while enjoying the deserts of Abu Dhabi.
FAQ’s of Emirates National Auto Museum Abu Dhabi
What makes Emirates Auto National Museum so famous?
The Emirates Auto National Museum has one of the largest world’s car collections with 200 types of cars of different styles. The collection has a replica of vintage Benz's three-wheeler of the late 19th century, rainbow designed Mercedes cars, the glass-encased newest SUVs and the large size vehicles like 21 feet tall running jeep and 14 feet high dodge truck. Such a diverse range of cars enclosed in a magnificent pyramid-shaped building at an affordable price of Emirates Auto National Museum tickets make the museum famous.
How far is the Emirates Auto Museum from Yas Waterworld?
The journey from the Yas Waterworld to the Emirates Auto Museum would take around 47 min to cover a distance of 68.1 km via Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashed Rd/E11.
What are the popular places to eat nearby Emirates Auto National Museum?
- Visit the Saudi Kitchen Restaurant at a distance of 0.1 km from the Auto Museum to enjoy an amazing Arabian meal.
- To have an amazing Indian meal try Zari Zardozi Indian restaurant at E 10 Road Al Raha Mall- Dubai Road.
- Savour seafood and Mediterranean variety of food at Sevilla Buffet near Al Raha Beach Hotel E 10 Road, Ground Floor, Al Raha Beach Hotel.