Emirates National Auto Museum - in pictures

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  He sees the museum as a way for car consumers to get on-the-spot information about a variety of vehicles.

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  Located 40 kilometres south of Abu Dhabi, the museum houses the sheikh’s private car collection, with approximately 230 on exhibit.

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  Sheikh Hamad said one of the main objectives of showcasing these models was to provide technical support to consumers thinking of purchasing one.

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  Also on exhibit is the largest truck in the world, which is fashioned after a 1950s Dodge Power Wagon, a vehicle that was used during the oil era.

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  Some of the cars on display have been customised for the sheikh, who has focused his collection on unique variations of US classic cars and off-road vehicles.

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  The museum is located on the road to Liwa and is open daily from 10am to 6pm.

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  “This is like a shopping mall window display of the cars,” said one tourist.

Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan last week launched an array of 4-wheel-drive models at the museum in the first major addition to the facility since it opened in 2004. All photos by Ravindranath K / The National