"Exploring the Mystery Heritage Village
Experience the charm of traditional UAE culture
In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, there is a place that is like a living museum, carrying the historical memory and cultural essence of the UAE. It allows us to travel through time and space to explore the traditional way of life of this country before the discovery of oil. This place is the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village.
Architecture and Handicrafts
In the heritage village, traditional Bedouin-style tents, mud houses and mosque buildings are arranged in an orderly manner, just like an ancient and simple painting. These houses are not elaborately decorated, but they truly reproduce the village landscape of ancient Emirates with their unique architectural style.
The thatched cottage is even more unique, consisting of a courtyard, a living room, bedrooms and storage rooms, etc. The floor is covered with sand, with a carpet in the middle, and is equipped with cushions and tables. In addition, there are wind towers made of cross-X-shaped canvas, which are the most primitive "air conditioners" of the Arabs, bringing coolness indoors in the hot desert.
Here, tourists can observe up close the traditional skills such as pottery making, weaving and metalworking demonstrated on the spot by the artisans. Arab women skillfully weave exquisitely patterned clothes on the loom, and artisans skillfully strike copper and cast iron to make weapons and swords.
In addition, there are also the production processes of exquisite perfume bottles, coffee POTS, shell ornaments, leather goods, carpets and other handicrafts, which are dazzling. These traditional handicrafts not only showcase the wisdom and creativity of the people of the United Arab Emirates, but also have become beloved souvenirs for tourists.
A beautiful natural environment
In the heritage village, the grass is lush and green, the trees are shady, and the clear spring water gurgles. It contrasts with the surrounding white sandy beach and the blue sea water, forming a beautiful natural picture.
Tourists can take a stroll here, admire the natural beauty, feel the tranquility and comfort, and enjoy a leisurely time.
It is a historical collection museum located in the UAE Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi, dedicated to showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditional way of life of the UAE. In memory of Salim Ibrahim Al Saman, a pioneering Emirati businessman who made significant contributions to the development of the United Arab Emirates.
It is relatively small in scale, and its internal exhibition hall showcases collections related to Abu Dhabi and its royal family, including currencies and banknotes, weapons, photos of royal family members, and historical artifacts.
Next to the museum, there is another exhibition hall - the Pearl Collection and Marine Culture Museum, which showcases models of ships discovered in Abu Dhabi, as well as artifacts related to pearls and fishing.
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi was once an important maritime trade port. Due to its geographical location close to the Arabian Gulf, it was once renowned among the emirates of the United Arab Emirates for its navigation and pearl collection industries.
In Heritage Village, people seem to have traveled through time and space, returning to that simple and genuine era, experiencing the UAE people's cherishing and commitment to traditional culture.
