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Manarat al Saadiyat

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked #9 of 19 attractions in Abu Dhabi
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Convention Centers
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abu dhabi
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Great exhibitions, lovely restaurant - kids area in the day- and lovely outside area for nighttime More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Went to the recent exhibition with my family and some friends visiting from Dubai. With four children aged 5 and under, the exhibition was surprisingly well thought out - just enough to keep them interested. After the exhibition we stopped at the cafe for a coffee and cake. There is an inside play area which kept the children entertained while... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Stayed in Abu Dhabi for a few hours on transit to the far east Hadn't heard of Abu Dhabi until I booked the flight. Used the Big Bus to tour the city and Manarat Saadiyat was one of the last stops. We were suprised to see what we thought was a fun and interesting display of this citys future. Some... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

no-one knows about this great visitor centre - has the history of Abu Dhabi, the developments planned for Saadiyat and a superb cafe. If you are driving down the new highway across Saadyat then you have no excuse not to stop for a quiet coffee - but its well worth a trip out of the city as well. It will... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Al Manarat is an arts/museum venue with a visitor's attraction outlining some of the history of Abu Dhabi and the plans for thr development of The Cultural District of Saadiyat Island, which will house the Louvre, Guggenheim and Zayed National musuems. There is a nice coffee shop Al Fanr there too. More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Nice exhibition although I must admit I am probably biased through the experience in their F&B outlet. Great design, good service and menu. More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Hosts good number of interesting exhibits. Worth the visit if you have some time to spare. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

I went with a large group of ladies here, we visited the latest art exhibition at the gallery and had lunch in the courtyard afterwards under the Majalis. More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

If you're looking for an arts and culture fix, Manarat Al Saadiyat is the place to go. With world class temporary exhibitions, a permanent exhibition which will show you the future of Saadiyat island and its impressive museum projects, as well as a great restaurant and cafe, you can count on having an amazing time! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

This is a fairly new location which has come up in Abu Dhabi. They will be having Guggenheim and Lourve very soon More

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