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locationAl Saadiyat Island - Cultural District - Abu Dhabi
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Mon-Thu), 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM (Fri-Sun)10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Mon-Thu), 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM (Fri-Sun)
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
Wide red museum artwork combining suspended whale and T. rex skeletons

Name Two Giants.
Your Chance To Make History.

Two extraordinary specimens have arrived at Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Now, it’s your chance to name them.

SUBMIT A NAME

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Step 1: Choose a bilingual name

Bilingual

We strongly encourage names that translate well or hold beautiful meanings in both Arabic and English (e.g., names celebrating heritage, or strength).

Step 2: Connect the name to the story

Connect to the Story

Think like a scientist, a storyteller, and a historian! Consider the animal's incredible journey, its sheer scale, or its natural habitat to inspire your idea.

Step 3: Create an original name

Be Original

Avoid common nicknames (No "Rexy" or "Whaley"!). Strive for names that sound noble, scientific, or culturally relevant.

Step 4: Follow the golden rule

The Golden Rule

Keep it respectful. Names cannot contain bad words, commercial brand names, or trademarks. Most importantly, it must be 100% your own original idea!

Step 1: Choose a bilingual name

Bilingual

We strongly encourage names that translate well or hold beautiful meanings in both Arabic and English (e.g., names celebrating heritage, or strength).

Step 2: Connect the name to the story

Connect to the Story

Think like a scientist, a storyteller, and a historian! Consider the animal's incredible journey, its sheer scale, or its natural habitat to inspire your idea.

Step 3: Create an original name

Be Original

Avoid common nicknames (No "Rexy" or "Whaley"!). Strive for names that sound noble, scientific, or culturally relevant.

Step 4: Follow the golden rule

The Golden Rule

Keep it respectful. Names cannot contain bad words, commercial brand names, or trademarks. Most importantly, it must be 100% your own original idea!