World Traveller August 2019

WORLD TRAVELLER X DCT ABU DHABI
THREE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE ABU DHABI...
Museum hopping
Renowned for its forward-thinking art scene and landmark
institutions, the UAE capital is a top spot for exciting exhibitions…
1If you have kids in tow, you can
send them on an interactive
educational journey thanks to A
Costume Adventure at the Children’s
Museum at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Little
learners can view the original artworks
on display and complete various
challenges, collecting accessories to
transform them into real-life versions
of the art. Mission complete, head out
into the museum galleries to see all
the great exhibits. Suitable for ages
4-10 (a toddler space for under 4s is
also available). louvreabudhabi.ae
2The oldest and most significant
heritage site in the UAE capital,
Qasr Al Hosn has been carefully
restored as a cultural monument
dedicated to keeping the emirate’s
history alive. The Inner Fort exhibition
tells the story of the site and all it has
witnessed, offering a glimpse into
everyday life in the fort, which was
once home to the ruling family. The
Outer Palace displays the stories of
the people who lived in there through
film, interactive displays and spoken
testimonies. alhosn.ae
3
Relive your college days by
paying a trip the NYU Abu
Dhabi campus, which is home
to its very own academic museumgallery
showcasing international and
local exhibitions. Art buffs can expect
to see experimental pieces that step
outside the box. This September, the
Speculative Landscapes exhibition is
set to do just that, with installations
by four UAE-based artists that offer
an ethereal take on the natural
environment. From 16 September to
7 December. nyuad-artgallery.org
Photo: Qasr Al Hosn
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