Car enthusiasts, riders, and providers, this one is for you! Abu Dhabi’s stunning Emirates National Auto Museum, which features a collection of 200+ vehicles is open! These automobiles come straight from the garage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan’s stunning collection. The unique pyramid-shaped car museum is located at a 45-minute drive from Abu Dhabi city with a bonus view of the beautiful Liwa Oasis. The royal collection of 200+ vehicles is open to visit all seven days a week at AED50. Here’s more on the inside scoop of the stunning automobile museum!
A Breathtaking Showcase Of World Record-Holding Cars At The Emirates National Auto Museum in Abu Dhabi!
Who would’ve imagined that a heaven for car lovers would exist in Abu Dhabi for such an affordable price? Well, the good news is that it does and the even better news is that it comes straight from royalty! A car aficionado himself, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan’s collection of 200+ cars finds itself on the bucket list of car lovers. The several world-record-holding cars include the largest caravan weighing a whopping 122 tons with eight bedrooms! Furthermore, it also houses the world’s largest motor model car, also a scale replica of Willy’s Jeep. Prepare to be flabbergasted by a wide range of military vehicles, vintage American cars, and a Mercedes collection of various colours, much like its moniker, the rainbow!
The 2-storey pyramid building houses long rows of vintage and modified car trucks, an 1885 steam-powered Mercedes. It also contains the Dodge Power Wagon replica, which is eight times its normal size! The upper storey houses the small cars while the below storey houses some of the world’s largest cars for display. Talk about wealth!
What More Can You Expect From The Emirates National Auto Museum
There are plenty of photography opportunities outside the museum for visitors. Guests can snap a picture with a retired passenger jet and the world’s largest jeep outside the museum. Moreover, fans of the programme Top Gear will instantly notice three items from the collection featured in the BBC television series. These collections include the 20-foot tall Willy’s Jeep, an 8×8 Nissan Patrol and a Mercedes Benz Monster Truck. The family and children-friendly museum offers a personal tour. Guests can spend up to 3 hours inside the museum. Moreover, an admission ticket and a round-trip private passport include a tour from a private AC vehicle with bonus photos of the desert.
Confirmation of the ticket is typically received within 48 hours of the booking. You might want to keep in mind that the dress code to enter the museum is usually smart casual outfits.
So, do not wait any longer and book your tickets at the earliest to be amazed by the royalty of these luxury cars!
Where: Al Dharfa, 45-minute drive from Abu Dhabi
When: 9 am to 5 pm
Cost: AED50, free entry for children below 10 years
Cover Image Courtesy: Visit Abu Dhabi/Website
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