While this is the perfect place for seasoned petrol-heads, it’s also a fun spot for those with only a fleeting interest in automobile antiquities.

Situated in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi’s lush garden city about one and a half hours away from the capital, the Al Ain Classic Car Museum combines history and style, collecting, preserving and exhibiting vehicles and informative books related to the evolution of transportation in the UAE.

Established by Captain Rashid Mohammad Al Tamimi, passionat...