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Emirates National Auto MuseumvsHeritage Village
Emirates National Auto Museum and Heritage Village are both praised by professional travelers. Overall, Heritage Village ranks significantly better than Emirates National Auto Museum. Heritage Village is ranked #2 in Abu Dhabi with approval from 3 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Emirates National Auto Museum
Lonely Planet
Atlas Obscura
Condé Nast Traveler
Hameem, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "Like a kooky mirage, a pyramid-shaped structure rises from the desert sands some 45km south of Abu Dhabi on the lonely highway that leads to the Liwa Oasis." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The opulent car collection of an eccentric Sheikh housed in his own private pyramid. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Beyond the city center, this auto museum houses an impressive collection of vintage cars and military vehicles." Full review
Heritage Village
Fodor's Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Independent
Nr Marina Mall, Breakwater - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $0/night
Fodor's "This government-funded attraction mimics daily life from a generation or two ago by re-creating a number of traditional Arab Bedouin activities."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This reconstructed village gives an insight into the pre-oil era in the United Arab Emirates – a life that is in evidence in many parts of the Arabian Peninsula to this day." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Timeless oasis in a post-modern city with an ever-growing skyline, the traditional buildings and landscape here provide an immersive experience that recalls the region’s heritage and desert lifestyle." Full review
Frommer's "This mock village gives visitors an idea of what Abu Dhabi was like before the high-rise hotels and megamalls" Full review
Independent "Finally, the Heritage Village, built in the mould of a traditional settlement, offers an immersive way to learn about the region’s heritage, from souks and Bedouin camps more modern Abu Dhabi houses"
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