The Mason Historical Society is housed in a charming Victorian house that takes you straight back to the 1890s. Inside, you'll find period furniture and artifacts that showcase the town's history, all thanks to a local antique dealer who helped preserve these treasures. It’s a small but fascinating stop for anyone curious about Mason’s past.

No holiday in Abu Dhabi would be complete without a visit to this fascinating centre. Local female Bedouin artists and artisans, usually wearing a traditional dress, demonstrate age-old crafts, including henna body painting, embroidery and silver thread work in a series of small huts. You should remove your shoes before entering the huts, as is the local custom.

The National Museum in Riyadh offers a comprehensive journey through the history of the Arabian Peninsula. Housed within a striking modernist building, its eight chronologically arranged galleries employ a sophisticated mix of artefacts, full-scale reconstructions and multimedia presentations to tell this expansive story. You can explore everything from prehistoric rock carvings and a replica Nabataean tomb to exhibits on the rise of Islam and the founding of the modern Saudi state.

The Zayed National Museum is one of the most meaningful places in Abu Dhabi to explore the story of the nation and the wider region. Named in honour of the UAE’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the museum brings together culture, heritage, history and the principles he championed. You will be taken on a journey through time, beginning nearly 300,000 years ago in the stone-tool era, before moving through a series of galleries featuring both permanent and temporary exhibitions. If you like to plan ahead, the museum website provides all the information you need before your visit. Facilities include a cloakroom, free Wi-Fi, ATMs and restrooms. When it comes to dining, the museum features a restaurant and three cafés set within Al Masar Garden. Before leaving, you can stop by Al Nagwa, the museum’s boutique, which offers jewellery and a selection of high-quality gifts.