From a Dubai floating museum to Saudi Arabia’s air taxi plans and UAE fuel price cuts, here are 10 major Gulf stories this week
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Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi: Dinosaurs, meteorites and a blue whale go on display November 22, 2025
Dinosaurs, meteorites and a blue whale will headline Abu Dhabi’s new Natural History Museum, opening 22 November 2025 with 13.8 billion years of life on show
Zayed National Museum to open December 3 2025 in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District
Zayed National Museum opens 3 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, celebrating UAE history and Sheikh Zayed’s legacy
Dubai’s Museum of the Future welcomes 1m visitors in first year
Dubai’s Museum of the Future has welcomed one million visitors from 163 countries in the first year of being open
In pictures: Ruler of Sharjah visits world’s biggest Quran Academy
Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi visited the various sections of the academy in Sharjah concerned with Quranic studies and research with the aim of supporting researchers and developing their skills.
What you need to know about the reopening of Louvre Abu Dhabi
Tickets will be available on Louvre Abu Dhabi’s website ahead of the museum’s reopening this Wednesday and entry will be free for guests under the age of 18.
Video: Virtual reality gallery: Dubai art scene goes digital
Cult speaks to European artists Paparazzi and The Connor Brothers to talk about their latest exhibitions in Dubai and to find out how they are showcasing work in the new Covid-19 reality.
Video: Discover a lost Arabian world – Dubai Creek
Not only is Dubai Creek the emirate’s first major port, but it’s also full of historical significance.
Video: Dubai’s museums – from world firsts to hidden gems
Dubai is home to a multitude of museums, from world firsts to hidden gems.
Waxwork museum Madame Tussauds to open in Dubai this year
Dubai museum will be the first Madame Tussauds in the Middle East and will be operated by Merlin – reports