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Museum Tickets in the UAE: The 15 Best Visits

34 tours  ·  from $12

On a forty-five degree afternoon a museum is not a fallback, it is the plan. The 15 below cover the Museum of the Future, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the smaller collections, with entry prices and which tickets skip the queue.

Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket - Space travel and the future of life beyond Earth
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Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

1.Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21,464 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $46Our pick

Travel 50 years ahead at Dubai’s Museum of the Future. You’ll pass through a space-station-style opening, explore rooms on AI, robotics, health, climate, and smart cities, and reach an open viewing platform. A standard ticket costs $46, while skip-the-line options can save serious time.

“At first, the feeling was that our tickets were a bit expensive but we really appreciated the skip the line option as we were a bit late on our schedule. In addition, we got each a credit of 50 dirhams to be sed at the gift store.”

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Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour - Al Seef, where old Dubai meets a modern promenade
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Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

2.Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,816 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $18

Walk Al Seef, Al Fahidi, and Al Bastakiya with guides such as Hamza, Seef, Francis, and Ramadan. Visit heritage houses, taste Arabic coffee, dates, juice, shawarma, and falafel on selected options, then cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra to the Spice and Gold Souks.

“Great value tour lead by Ramadan. Saw lots of places we wouldn’t have visited on our own & learnt about Dubai, its people & cultures. Would recommend this tour. Even our 12 year old said it was ‘OK’ - anyone taking a 12 year old on a 3 hour historical walking tour knows this comment is worth 10 stars!”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day - The ride from Dubai and what nine hours really means
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day

3.Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,227 reviews · 9 hours · from $74

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Mina, Ismail, Taj, or Abdul. See the Grand Mosque’s carpet, chandeliers, and white tilework, stop at the Corniche, then spend two hours exploring Louvre Abu Dhabi on your own. Hotel pickup, museum and mosque entry, and bottled water are included.

“This was a fantastic day out. Our guide was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about the country, cultures and the attractions in the tour.. we’d have missed out had we attempted to do this in our own. Highly recommend.”

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Museum of the Future Tickets - Space, robotics, and the future of movement
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Museum of the Future Tickets

4.Museum of the Future Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 792 reviews · from $44

Book a timed admission ticket to Dubai’s Museum of the Future and spend about 90 minutes to two hours exploring hands-on exhibits about space, technology, genetics, transport, wellness, and life in 2071. The striking building, city views, café, and gift shop add to the visit, but bring your QR code and allow extra time at reception.

“To be honest the whole city is like something out of the future, everything is mind blowing.Museum itself,great experience gets you thinking.”

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Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket - Starting with the Vortex Tunnel
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Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

5.Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 778 reviews · 1 day · from $24

At Dubai’s Museum of Illusions, you’ll test your senses with the Vortex Tunnel, Mirror Room, Infinity Room, holograms, gravity tricks, and brain games. Staff can explain the displays and take photos, making this a good solo, couple, or family stop. The museum is small, usually taking about 30 minutes, and sits in the atmospheric Al Seef district.

“It’s very small, the location is a bit confusing but once you get their you’ll find it’s a cute little place. The staff were very nice and never got tired of us and everyone in there asking them to take pictures of us. Go there if you have a spot in your schedule. The place is small but nice. The surrounding area makes it worth it too. It’s old and next to the canal. You’ll get a nice walk back to the hotel when you finish with the museum.”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum - Louvre Abu Dhabi, a museum visit at your own pace
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum

6.Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · from $79Top rated

Spend about nine hours traveling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with hotel pickup, mosque and Louvre admission, and photo stops at Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, and the Corniche. Guides such as Naommi, Masood, Ibrahim, and Yusuf are praised for clear communication and useful UAE context. Louvre time is self-guided.

“Definitely an insightful tour. Our guide Naommi was very knowledgeable and made sure we had enough time at each stop. I would recommend this tour”

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Dubai: Future Museum, Burj Al Arab, and Dubai Frame Tour - Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis: Dubai built on ambition
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Dubai: Future Museum, Burj Al Arab, and Dubai Frame Tour

7.Future Museum, Burj Al Arab, and Dubai Frame Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 514 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

See Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame, the Museum of the Future, Gold Souk, and Spice Souk in four hours. A local guide such as Ibra, Ahmed Saaiood, or Tawfik provides context and takes photos. This is mainly a sightseeing and photo tour, with entry tickets not included.

“Really enjoyed this tour. It gave us an opportunity to familiarise ourselves with Dubai and its main attractions. Ibra our tour guide was very knowledgeable on all its history. He and the driver were lovely and it made for a very nice day!”

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Dubai: 3D World Trick-Art Selfie Museum Entrance - Starting at the big 3D World sign
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Dubai: 3D World Trick-Art Selfie Museum Entrance

8.3D World Trick-Art Selfie Museum Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 418 reviews · from $24

At Dubai’s 3D World Trick-Art Museum, you walk through hand-painted wall, floor, and ceiling scenes built around Trompe-l’oeil illusions. Pose with the art, take unlimited photos, and let the helpful staff assist with creative shots. Plan on 90 minutes to three hours, and arrange your return ride before leaving.

“I’m surprised how excellent this was! We had great time & laughs, and now have all the nice photos as memories.”

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Dubai: Burj Al Arab, Future Museum, Dubai Frame Tour - Dubai Frame: a picture before a full visit
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Dubai: Burj Al Arab, Future Museum, Dubai Frame Tour

9.Burj Al Arab, Future Museum, Dubai Frame Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 188 reviews · 4 hours · from $21

Cover Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah, The Pointe, Gold Souk, and Spice Souk in four hours. An English-speaking driver such as Ehab, Tawfik, or Ahmed may explain the sights and take photos, but entry tickets are not included. Pickup is inside Dubai, with drop-off at Dubai Mall or Deira.

“Variety sights and insights into the places visited. Traffic jam”

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Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums - Old houses, coffee, and local customs
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Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

10.Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · from $19

Walk through Al Seef and historic Dubai neighborhoods with a local guide, taste Arabic coffee, street food, and camel milk chocolate, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the spice and gold souks. Guides such as Hichem, Abdulla, Abdul, and Tarek are known for clear stories, shopping help, and a friendly approach.

“Definitely worth booking! It was a great way to explore this area. Our guide was Hichem Azzem, he was knowledgeable and looked after us well, and we had a great time.”

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Private Abu Dhabi Sheikh zayed mosque with Louver Museum & Emirates Place Tea - Two hours with art and architecture at Louvre Abu Dhabi
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Private Abu Dhabi Sheikh zayed mosque with Louver Museum & Emirates Place Tea

11.Private Abu Dhabi Sheikh zayed mosque with Louver Museum & Emirates Place Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $200

You’ll visit three Abu Dhabi highlights on a private eight-hour outing from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Emirates Palace. Hotel pickup, admission, bottled water, and coffee or tea are included. The tour suits you best if you want efficient transport and a flexible private group, but confirm how much live guiding is provided.

“The ‘tour’ as described was merely a taxi between sites totally self informed, guided and ad hoc. Tickets for excursions clearly organised at very short notice and left us as guests embarrassed at venues. I would like an explanation why this ‘ tRead more”

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Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque Tour and Louvre Museum Visit from Dubai - What the mosque visit gives you that photos cannot
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Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque Tour and Louvre Museum Visit from Dubai

12.Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque Tour and Louvre Museum Visit from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $109

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi for a guided visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and time at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Hotel pickup, drop-off, transport, and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Bilal may add extra stops, though the amount of time spent at the Louvre can vary.

“We booked this tour because we wanted to spend the day visiting these two attactions: Grand mosque and louvre - ONLY. It was outlined in the description that 2 hours were dedicated to this. However, we only were able to spend an hour Read more”

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Dubai: OliOli® Children Museum Admission Tickets - Starting with the permanent galleries
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Dubai: OliOli® Children Museum Admission Tickets

13.OliOli® Children Museum Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 130 reviews · from $12Best value

Take your children to OliOli® in Dubai for hands-on play across permanent galleries with 45 exhibits shaped by artists, educators, and developmental psychologists. Plan two to three hours, bring socks and spare clothes for the Water Gallery, and use the included adult admission to play alongside children. Food, drinks, socks, and seasonal activities cost extra.

“Fantastic experience for my 1 and 4 year old whilst on holiday in Dubai. It was the best day enjoyed by all including us adults. Very well done and staff are lovely.”

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Dubai: Arte Immersive Museum Entry Ticket - Starting with the sea in Ocean
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Dubai: Arte Immersive Museum Entry Ticket

14.Arte Immersive Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 1 day · from $40

Visit ARTE Museum Dubai at The Dubai Mall for a self-guided digital art journey through ocean scenes, forests, waterfalls, starry shores, UAE culture, and classic works reimagined with Musée d’Orsay. Your ticket covers every exhibition and the Arte Tea Bar, with wheelchair access and one-day validity.

“wow. what an amazing experience. completely different from anything else available. its an emersive exhibition of sound and vision. something for all ages.”

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Dubai: Museum of Candy Entry Ticket - More than 15 rooms, each with its own candy idea
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Dubai: Museum of Candy Entry Ticket

15.Museum of Candy Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Visit Dubai’s Museum of Candy for a playful walk through more than 15 themed rooms filled with oversized candy art, photo spots, free treats, a prize game, and a claw machine. The $25 ticket is valid for one day from first activation. Parking is free when spaces are available.

“Genial on a beaucoup rigolé avec mon fils de 14 ans”

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