Ishara Art Foundation
Warehouse 3 17th St. Alserkal Ave. Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai
Ishara Art Foundation was founded in 2019 as a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting contemporary art of South Asia. Located in Dubai, the Foundation supports emerging and established practices that advance critical dialogue and explore global interconnections. Guided by a research-led approach, Ishara realizes its mission through exhibitions, onsite and online programs, education initiatives, and collaborations in the UAE and internationally. The Foundation facilitates exchange between South Asian and international artistic networks, including museums, foundations, institutions, galleries, and individuals.
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Al Majarra Al Sharq, Sharjah
The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization is a museum in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The museum, opened in 2008, covers Islamic culture, with more than 5,000 artifacts from the Islamic world. Objects include calligraphy, carvings, ceramics, coins, glass, manuscripts, metalwork, and scientific instruments.
National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah
Al Hisn Rd. Old Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is one of the few places that has continuously been inhabited throughout its history, making it one of the longest-settled places in the world. To celebrate the Emirate’s history, The National Museum houses an impressive collection of archaeological and ethnological artifacts for visitors to explore.
Al Mahatta Museum
Al Layyeh Suburb, Opp. Sharjah Financial Department, Sharjah
As directed by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Museums Authority ــ SMA was established in 2006 as an autonomous government authority. SMA links and oversees 16 museums across Sharjah that cover widely varied fields, including Islamic art and culture, archaeology, heritage, science, marine life, as well as the history of Sharjah and the region.
Museum of The Future
Sheikh Zayed Rd. World Trade Centre 2, Dubai
We are home for optimistic imagination, committed to a more sustainable future for all. Our goal is to inspire and empower people to positively shape humanity’s next chapter. The building is an architectural and engineering marvel. It confidently straddles the past and the future, applying advanced technology to traditional artforms.
Arte Museum Dubai
Level 2 Financial Center Rd. Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Arte Museum Dubai, presented by d'strict—a pioneer in democratizing visual art experiences—is an immersive media art exhibition located in Dubai, UAE: a place of endless possibilities. Centered around the theme of 'Eternal Nature,' ARTE MUSEUM DUBAI will showcase works that resonate with the natural landscapes and cultural backdrop of Dubai.
Al Ain Palace Museum
Hessa Bint Mohamed St. Central Dist. Al Mutawaa, Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Palace Museum originally functioned as the residence of the United Arab Emirates’ Ruling Family and the Ruler’s administrative center. Al Ain Palace was built in 1937 and then extended by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founding Father of the UAE, who used it as his residence until 1966. It was renovated and converted to a house museum in 2001.
Al Shindagha Museum
Al Shindagha, Dubai
Set along the historic waters of Dubai Creek, the Al Shindagha Museum tells the proud story of the nation’s past and reverent traditions. The museum’s 'Dubai Creek: Birth of a City' is a state-of-the-art multimedia experience that guides visitors through the area’s dramatic development over centuries.