Duration
Guided tour
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Walk through 8 immersive stops inside ADREA, the world's only classical horsemanship school outside Europe, with a guide who covers the campus from stables to gallery.
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Visit the Furusiyya Gallery, home to 173 rare artefacts spanning 2,000+ years of equestrian history, from ancient civilisations to the present day.
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See ADREA's 40+ pure Spanish-bred white stallions up close in the stables and arena, where riders train in the same classical disciplines practiced in Vienna, Jerez, and Saumur.
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Step inside Dar Al Hiraf, the UAE's first saddle-making atelier, and watch artisans demonstrate the design, creation, and restoration of traditional equestrian saddles.
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Browse the Equestrian Library, one of the largest in the world, which holds over 14,000 rare books and manuscripts on classical horsemanship.
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Guided tour of 8 immersive spaces across the ADREA campus
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Access to Furusiyya Gallery (173 artefacts, 2,000+ years of equestrian history)
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Access to the Equestrian Library (14,000+ volumes)
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Access to Dar Al Hiraf saddle-making atelier with live demonstrations
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Stable visit and arena viewing
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On‑site complimentary parking, subject to availability
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Show or performance tickets
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Food and beverages
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Personal purchases from the atelier or library
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
The ADREA guided tour moves through 8 distinct spaces across the campus, from working stables and a training arena to the world's first equestrian library in the Middle East and the UAE's only saddle-making atelier.
Getting started
Tours run Wednesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM. The campus entrance opens onto a central courtyard inspired by Andalusian and Moorish architecture: white stucco walls, arched doorways, terracotta roofs, and a reflective fountain. Your guide begins here, setting the context for Furusiyya and the philosophy that connects every space on the tour. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled session; late arrivals may not be accommodated.
What to expect
The tour moves chronologically through ADREA's five pillars, performance, education, preservation, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage, in a single 65,000 sq m campus. Each stop is distinct: some are quiet and contemplative (the library, the gallery), others are active (the stables, the arena, the atelier where craftspeople work as you watch). Your guide connects the spaces throughout, explaining how the Furusiyya philosophy runs from the welfare standards in the equine clinic through to the 2,000-year timeline of artefacts in the gallery.
Features
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Furusiyya Gallery: 173 rare artefacts tracing equestrian history across Eastern and Western civilisations over 2,000+ years
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Equestrian Library: 14,000+ books, manuscripts, and rare volumes; the first specialised equestrian library in the Middle East, with a hand-carved wooden core designed by Beirut studio David/Nicolas
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Dar Al Hiraf (Saddle Atelier): The UAE's first saddle-making atelier, with live artisan demonstrations of saddle design, construction, and restoration; conceived as a "room within a room" with the craftsperson at centre stage
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Stables: 60 air-conditioned stalls, each with real-time health monitoring; home to 40+ pure Spanish-bred white stallions
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Performance Arena: Viewed during the tour to observe riders in active training sessions
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Tack Room: Curated equestrian equipment alongside an art installation depicting ADREA's 40 horses
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Equine Clinic: A dedicated veterinary and rehabilitation facility, reflecting ADREA's horse-first design philosophy.
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What to bring
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Your tour ticket on a mobile device or as a high‑quality printout for scanning at entry.
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Comfortable clothing and closed‑toe footwear suitable for walking and light outdoor exposure, in line with UAE cultural norms (e.g., shoulders and knees modestly covered).
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Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) and a light layer, as parts of the tour may be outdoors or in different temperature zones.
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A valid photo ID for the booking holder, as venue staff may request it at entry.
What's not allowed
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Photography outside designated areas; guests must follow staff instructions on where photos are permitted.
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All mobile phones and electronic devices must be set to silent mode throughout the tour.
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Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the venue at any time, including before, during, and after the show.
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Disruptive, unsafe, or disrespectful behaviour is strictly prohibited. ADREA may refuse admission or remove guests without refund if they affect others’ experience.
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Certain areas of the campus may be restricted to protect the well-being of the horses and preserve the calm of their environment. Your guide will advise on what's accessible.
Accessibility
- The guided tour involves walking and outdoor exploration; some areas may include uneven surfaces or longer walking distances.
Additional information
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Children under 3 years are allowed on the tour but must remain under direct adult supervision at all times.
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All children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Complimentary on-site parking is available, subject to availability.
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Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time; late arrivals may not be accommodated and may forfeit their ticket without refund.
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ADREA can modify or cancel tour content, route, or duration; such changes do not entitle guests to refunds or price adjustments.
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If a tour is cancelled or disrupted due to factors beyond ADREA’s control (e.g., weather, government restrictions, technical issues), guests may receive a voucher to rebook the same ticket category on a future date.
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You must follow the guide’s instructions and comply with all health and safety protocols in place at the time of the tour.
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Any images or recordings taken by ADREA or authorised third parties during the tour may be used in any media without compensation or time/place limits.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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