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5 Science Museums in United Arab Emirates That You Shouldn't Miss
Nomadic tribal heritage and modern society co-exist in the UAE, a federation of seven emirates at the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula. Look beyond the desert that consumes four-fifths of its area and you'll find UAE capital Abu Dhabi, an oil-rich city of skyscrapers, parks and malls, and Dubai, with its split personality of luxury resorts and covered marketplaces, upscale boutiques and local artisans. For a break from urban sprawl, journey over rolling red sand dunes into the Hatta Mountains, where the 200-year-old Sharia Mosque sits amid 30 restored buildings of sandalwood and mud.
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1. Al Thuraya Astronomy Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Al Thuraya Astronomy Center is the first-of-its-kind project in the UAE. It includes everything related to the world of astronomy, including a Planetarium, Telescopes, an Astro Gallery and an exhibition of science-related gems. It also has a library, Astro Academy, a 100-seat theatre, and a meteorite exhibition where visitors get to touch and hold samples in their own hands.
Reviewed By FHDDXB - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One of the things I've wished in my life is to see stars and planets through a telescope. I was hoping to visit one of the countries that owns the telescope station. I was amazed to know that one of them was being built in Dubai in Mushrif Park. I was so happy, so I made a visit with my kids. They loved this place so much. The building is like UFO. It consists of a space cinema, a space library, a space workshop, a gift shop and a telescope shop, as well as a café. The building also includes models of planets and spacecraft, and there are real meteorites. And the most beautiful of all, a large moving dome that contains a large and very sophisticated telescope to see the stars in high definition. I want to thank all staff who work there for their warm welome,and support and for the tour they gave , Mr Uzair and Ms Habiba. And a special thanks to Mr Hasan the CEO for his hospitality and for allowing me and my kids to enter the large telescope dome. More over , They have membership program as well which allows you to get discounts and attend many great space events. I suggest residents and visitors to visit this magnificent place
2. Sharjah Science Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
The only interactive museum in the United Arab Emirates, this exciting science museum lets visitors test their flexibility, create cartoons, study the stars and much more.
Reviewed By The_Pilot_Wife - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Another Sharjah gem and affordable day out. Some displays are blocked off due to Covid rules however what is open is adequate for small children. Nice interactive and interesting displays. Perfect for smaller children ages 5-10 however teenagers might be bored easily. I have rated this a 5/5 as it’s affordable, clean and interesting and it will be much better as well once all the displays are open.
3. Museum of Illusions
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 467 reviews
Welcome to our fascinating world of illusions. Thrilled yet bewildered you will enter a world that will blow your mind but also give you an opportunity to learn all sorts of things... come and visit us! It is sure to be an amazing and unimaginable experience because whatever you see, especially here in the Museum of Illusions, is not what it appears to be. Are you ready for an adventure?
Reviewed By Shazbo2 - Erskine, United Kingdom
As a couple there were illusions that we couldn’t quite get, in came Kevin and guided us round taking pictures and showing us the best effects! Super friendly and helpful some fantastic pictures!
4. Children's City
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 149 reviews
Dubai-based Children's City is the first educational city in the United Arab Emirates devoted to children between two and fifteen years old where they can investigate, explore, play, discover, and learn about the world in which we live. The Children's City is specially designed for children to interact and discover together in family and school groups. It contains several exhibits and programs like a nature center, space exploration, human body, computer & communication, planetarium, the way we live and international culture as well as Toddlers area. In addition, Children's City presents daily educational workshops throughout the year at the different galleries or in the purpose-built halls and entertainment programs at the Children's City Theater for school students, children and families.
Reviewed By PandoraWE - Prague, Czech Republic
Honestly, Of all the interactive Children’s Museums we’ve been to Worldwide, Children’s City in Dubai is by far The Best, and a Must See when you’re in Dubai! Children of all ages, from toddlers to 14 will absolutely love it! There is so much to do, and they keep everything exceptionally clean and sanitized at all times. I can promise you’ll have a wonderful experience. We spent 2 weeks in Dubai, and visited all the major attractions, However Children’s City was our favorite place. Located within Dubai Creek Park, for an extremely minimal entry fee, It’s well worth a visit, or even multiple visits! You can easily spend hours here, and we didn’t find it overly crowded either, which was nice. They have a little bit of everything. Your kids can get inside a plane and fly it, and see a machine create a tornado before your eyes! They have a very informative section about outer space & the human body, again, all interactive.. very educational & super fun! I cannot recommend this place enough!
5. Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By priyamvada_2008
it is a nice cozy place where it is really cheap my son he enjoyed very much and said he wanted to go again there is a fun place where children ride cars and follow traffic rules then there is a place where u can build things with foam blocks and also different to learn different modes of transport i recommend this place
