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Etihad Museum

Museum·Jumeirah

The story of the UAE

About Etihad Museum

Etihad Museum, in Jumeirah 1, is dedicated to the heritage of the UAE and the signing of the union in December 1971 (visitdubai.com).

Why it's on our list

  • The UAE’s founding

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Etihad Museum before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Etihad Museum are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest stations

  1. World Trade CentreRed Line2.4 km30 min walk
  2. maxRed Line2.5 km31 min walk
  3. Emirates TowersRed Line2.9 km36 min walk

Key sights

  1. Abra across the Creek3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 12 min
  2. Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 13 min
  3. Burj Khalifa5.0 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 15 min
  4. The Dubai Mall5.0 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 15 min
  5. The Dubai Fountain5.0 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 15 min
  6. Dubai International (DXB)9.1 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 23 min
  7. Kite Beach11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 27 min
  8. Madinat Jumeirah15 kmCar or taxi 34 min
  9. Atlantis The Palm19 kmCar or taxi 44 min
  10. Dubai Marina Walk21 kmCar or taxi 47 min

Main railway stations

  1. Etihad Rail: Dubai Station27 kmCar or taxi 59 min

Location

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