Attraction Details

Heritage village

Abu Dhabi Heritage Village, run by the Emirates Heritage Club, takes the form of a reconstructed traditional village. A timeless oasis in a post-modern city with an ever-growing skyline, the traditional buildings and landscape here provide an immersive experience that recalls the region’s heritage and desert lifestyle.Different elements come to life at this pop-up village—from pre-modern Abu Dhabi domiciles, to a historic fishing village and Bedouin camp, to a souk, to a traditional mosque. Artifacts and replicas are placed throughout.

Location

Situated on Corniche Breakwater, close to Marina Mall and Corniche Beach, Heritage Village offers a family-friendly experience where visitors can immerse themselves in nomadic Arabian life. Shop at an old-world souk, explore an ancient mosque and see inside an authentic Bedouin tent. Families will love visiting the goats, camels and Arabian horses that roam the park. History fans can enjoy learning about the growth and development of Abu Dhabi, from how palm groves were irrigated to how Emirati homes kept cool. Watch traditional weaving, pottery, glassblowing and metalwork – there’s even the chance for visitors to have a go.