Heritage Village Abu Dhabi!

The museum provides a detailed understanding of the past, present, and future of the UAE and its people.

Heritage Village is a remake of the Emirati village where you can see the old culture of Abu Dhabi. It is on the Breakwater near the Corniche past the Marina Mall. It is a cultural place that attracts people from far and stages the Bedouin lifestyle.

Key features

• It is an exciting place where you can go with your family, especially with those who love to discover old artifacts.
• It has a variety of cultural products like clothes, jewelry, handmade soap, and other handmade items as well.
• To make it exciting for women, there are henna stalls where professional women draw traditional Arabic henna or mehndi on their hands.
• Local artisans make live traditional handicrafts like pottery, weaving, metalwork, etc.
• Goats, camels, and Arabian horses are a pleasant sight for kids.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is the heritage village located?

It is located near the Marina Mall in the Corniche area on Breakwater road, Abu Dhabi.

What is the ticket price?

It is free to visit so that you can enjoy a day out with your family or friends without spending.

What are the timings of the Heritage village?

Saturday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Friday from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Fact: It takes around 90 minutes to explore the village.

How to contact the management of Heritage village?

You can contact them through this number: +971-2-681-4455

Is parking available?

Yes, parking is also provided at the Heritage village. You can also park near or in the Marina Mall and take a taxi/bus from there.

Are there foods and drinks available?

Yes, you can avail of snacks, tea, coffee, and a few more of these from some of the stalls.

Heritage Village Shopping

Tourists taking an overview of the Heritage Village Stalls!

The most fun part, other than learning about the past, is buying beautiful traditional souvenirs and adding a little old funky look to your houses where you can hang them on the wall or decorate a corner. Some of the exciting things that you can find are:

• Handmade soaps and herbs from the spice shop.
• You can also see old artifacts made live and purchase them, such as pottery.
• Silver Jewelry, traditional clothes, handbags, wool rugs, get henna made.
• UAE/Abu Dhabi Keychains, fridge magnets, t-shirts, postcards, and much more.

Fact: Since there are no entry tickets, don't forget to shop for your loved ones 😊

Heritage Village Activities

Tourists can enjoy a surreal experience on a camel!

It is a place for true heritage lovers who would love to see pre-modernized Abu Dhabi. One of the trendy events that happen is the Heritage Village festival held by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Besides this, some main activities that occur daily and you can have a look are:

• A model of the irrigation system that shows how it is used to irrigate the palm groves in UAE.
• Displayed copies of the handwritten Quran.
• The museum contains weapons from historical events and original jewelry from the old era.
• It also shows the art of blowing glass to make stunning-shaped perfume bottles.
• You can also see a breathtaking view of the beach gazing out onto the Arabian Gulf's blue waters.