Al Ain Palace Museum
متحف قصر العين
The former residence of Sheikh Zayed, founding father of the UAE, from 1937 to 1966, with its courtyards, majlis and family rooms fully preserved.
The palace was built in 1937 and was Sheikh Zayed's residence before he became ruler of Abu Dhabi. It was restored in 1998 and opened as a museum. The palace is a series of linked courtyards. Visitors can see the majlis (reception hall), family bedrooms, the kitchen and a school classroom, as well as Zayed's Land Rover and a traditional Bedouin tent. Admission is free. It is located on the west side of Al Ain Oasis and can be visited together with the oasis.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–19:30, closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Al Ain Oasis
- Al Jahili Fort
- Al Ain National Museum
- Al Murabba Fort
- Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Mosque
- Qasr Al Muwaiji
- Al Ain Zoo
- Al Qattara Oasis & Arts Centre