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Manarat al Saadiyat

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked #14 of 48 attractions in Abu Dhabi
Type: Convention Centres
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

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 NEW

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 NEW

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
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 NEW

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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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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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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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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Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Saadiyat Island gives visitors to Abu Dhabi a modern, high-tech look at what lies ahead for this amazing city.

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London
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8 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

There is always something interesting going on in this fabulously cool and refreshing building - the restaurant/cafe never fails to impress - worth the visit

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Colorado, USA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013 via mobile

I suspect that this place could be great during certain events. But without an exhibit at this time, it felt like a ghost town. Eventually this area will have museums, and it was interesting to see the plans. But otherwise, give this area a pass until 2015 or so.

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