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Manarat al Saadiyat

Saadiyat Island | Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked #14 of 60 attractions in Abu Dhabi
Type: Convention Centres
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

There is always something new to see here. There is a relatively permanent exhibition on the development of the Saadiyat Cultural District with interactive displays which shows the area and the plans for it, including the Guggenheim and Louvre. There are usually some interesting art installations and at present there is a big pile of wooden chairs which is interesting.... More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

OK for a first visit, but a lot of walking around involved and at 41 degrees not pleasant. Worth a look but lots of better areas now being developed.

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Nelspruit
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

This was an eye-opener! I loved the interactive displays and fascinating glimpse of a city-in-the-making! Will definately go back!

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

What al ovely gallery. It is manageable and easy to navigate. Attended an exhibition which featured 150 pieces from the Louvre. The curator did a great job with his/her placement of the pieces. Lighting was superb. Highly recommended.

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Salamander Bay, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This was great to visit the free Museum and to learn although only 41 years old the enormous growth & planned future growth of this city is amazing. Abu Dhabi with it's vision both culturally &. artistically is quickly becoming a major tourism attraction in the UAE. We knew nothing about Abu Dhabi & were so impressed with the presentation... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The latest exhibition " The birth of a Museum" is excellent, well curated, and with very good and informative blurbs around the show for the layman. Some wonderful pieces on show which are just such a delight to see "in the flesh" like Picasso's collage of Francois Gilot, and some truly stunning Persian miniatures. Wonderful too to learn more about... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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8 attraction reviews
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I stopped here for a quick break from the heat and to grab some food in the cafe. The museum is very interesting with some unique pieces. There was a special exhibit going on at the museum, but I didn't have much time so I missed it. This will be an awesome area once all of the museums and other... More

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Kuwait
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53 reviews 53 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

It is impressive how an island has been transformed into such a huge project. The museums to be built are amazing in structure and concept. I can simply say WAW!!! The hotels, schools, roads, museums, opera house,... Thumbs up!

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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28 reviews 28 reviews
16 attraction reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

The exhibitions are always great and informative and the Al Fanr restaurant is one of my favourite places in AD

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melbourne
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9 attraction reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Nice place to get away from the rest of the tourist hoards. This place will be much improved as other parts become completed. Unfortunately there were no special exhibitions on when we were there. Interactive 'environmental' section good for kids, good cafe. The introductory movie you can watch at the start has the most comfy couches ever seen in a... More

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