The museum also pays tribute to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late ruler of Abu Dhabi, known as the nation’s founding father for uniting the federation of seven emirates on 2 December, 1971; a date enshrined in the emirates’ National Day.
His story is told in Our Beginning, the gallery where visitors start their tour and where I’m given tantalising glimpses of the museum’s collection when I visit a few days ahead of opening. Prize exhibits include the sleek black Chrysler car that became…

