{"id":8964,"date":"2016-11-25T17:40:25","date_gmt":"2016-11-25T15:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=8964"},"modified":"2025-02-15T18:29:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T16:29:21","slug":"al-mahatta-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/al-mahatta-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Al Mahatta Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Al Mahatta Museum<\/strong> is a historic aviation museum located in <strong>Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE)<\/strong>. It is housed in <strong>the first airport in the Arabian Gulf<\/strong>, which opened in <strong>1932<\/strong> as a stopover for <strong>Imperial Airways<\/strong> flights between Britain and India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Al Mahatta Museum \u0645\u062a\u062d\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u0637\u0629<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\">Al Estiqlal St, Al Qasimia Area<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sharjah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bahrain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/12\/17\/united-arab-emirates\/\">United Arab Emirates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\">+971 6 573 3079<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday &#8211; Thursday 08:00&nbsp;&#8211; 20:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday 16:00 &#8211; 20:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d115384.18580064728!2d55.330100527813975!3d25.34597400000001!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x52fecf04cffd6b47!2sAl+Mahatta+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1480087383107\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/al-mahatta-museum\/avro-anson-c-19-g-akvw-gulf-aviation-co-ltd\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8965\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Avro-Anson-C.19-G-AKVW-Gulf-Aviation-Co.-Ltd.-728x493.jpg\" alt=\"Avro Anson C.19 G-AKVW Gulf Aviation Co. Ltd. Al Mahatta Museum \u0645\u062a\u062d\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u0637\u0629\" class=\"wp-image-8965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Avro-Anson-C.19-G-AKVW-Gulf-Aviation-Co.-Ltd.-728x493.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Avro-Anson-C.19-G-AKVW-Gulf-Aviation-Co.-Ltd.-240x163.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Avro-Anson-C.19-G-AKVW-Gulf-Aviation-Co.-Ltd.-420x285.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Avro-Anson-C.19-G-AKVW-Gulf-Aviation-Co.-Ltd.-600x407.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Avro-Anson-C.19-G-AKVW-Gulf-Aviation-Co.-Ltd..jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avro Anson C.19 G-AKVW Gulf Aviation Co. Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>G-AJRE<p><\/p>\n<p>G-AKVW<\/p>\n<p>G-AJPR<\/p>\n<p>G-AMXA<\/p>\n<p>G-ANFE<\/p>\n<p>G-AMZZ<\/p>\n<p>ZA149<\/p><\/td><td>Auster 5J1 Acrobat<p><\/p>\n<p>Avro Anson C.19<\/p>\n<p>de Havilland DH.104 Dove 6<\/p>\n<p>de Havilland DH.106 Comet (front fuselage)<\/p>\n<p>de Havilland DH.114 Heron 1B<\/p>\n<p>Douglas C-47A Dakota III<\/p>\n<p>Vickers VC10 C1 (cockpit)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Al Mahatta Museum<\/strong> Exhibits &amp; Features:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Historic Aircraft:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vintage planes from the early days of aviation, including <strong>a de Havilland DH.86<\/strong>, which once landed at the airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Origins of Flight:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Displays on the evolution of human flight, from hot air balloons to modern jets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Story of Sharjah Airport:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The role of Al Mahatta as a key refueling stop for <strong>Imperial Airways<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UAE\u2019s Aviation Development:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exhibits on the growth of modern airlines like <strong>Emirates and Etihad<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Film &amp; Interactive Displays:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Historic footage and interactive experiences about early aviation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Douglas-C-47A-Dakota-III-G-AMZZ-Gulf-Aviation-728x480.jpg\" alt=\"Douglas C-47A Dakota III G-AMZZ Gulf Aviation, Al Mahatta Museum \u0645\u062a\u062d\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u0637\" class=\"wp-image-8966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Douglas-C-47A-Dakota-III-G-AMZZ-Gulf-Aviation-728x480.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Douglas-C-47A-Dakota-III-G-AMZZ-Gulf-Aviation-240x158.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Douglas-C-47A-Dakota-III-G-AMZZ-Gulf-Aviation-420x277.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Douglas-C-47A-Dakota-III-G-AMZZ-Gulf-Aviation-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Douglas-C-47A-Dakota-III-G-AMZZ-Gulf-Aviation.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Douglas C-47A Dakota III G-AMZZ Gulf Aviation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/al-mahatta-museum\/de-havilland-dh-104-dove-6-g-ajpr-gulf-aviation\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8967\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.104-Dove-6-G-AJPR-Gulf-Aviation-728x490.jpg\" alt=\"de Havilland DH.104 Dove 6 G-AJPR Gulf Aviation, Al Mahatta Museum \u0645\u062a\u062d\u0641 \u0627\" class=\"wp-image-8967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.104-Dove-6-G-AJPR-Gulf-Aviation-728x490.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.104-Dove-6-G-AJPR-Gulf-Aviation-240x162.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.104-Dove-6-G-AJPR-Gulf-Aviation-420x283.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.104-Dove-6-G-AJPR-Gulf-Aviation-600x404.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.104-Dove-6-G-AJPR-Gulf-Aviation.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">de Havilland DH.104 Dove 6 G-AJPR Gulf Aviation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C.-728x492.jpg\" alt=\"de Havilland DH.106 Comet G-AMXA B.O.A.C., Al Mahatta Museum \u0645\u062a\u062d\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u0637\" class=\"wp-image-8968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C.-728x492.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C.-240x162.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C.-420x284.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C.-600x406.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C..jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C.-cockpit-728x479.jpg\" alt=\"de Havilland DH.106 Comet G-AMXA B.O.A.C. cockpit, Al Mahatta Museum \u0645\u062a\u062d\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u0637\u0629\" class=\"wp-image-8969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C.-cockpit-728x479.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C.-cockpit-240x158.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C.-cockpit-420x277.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C.-cockpit-600x395.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.106-Comet-G-AMXA-B.O.A.C.-cockpit.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">de Havilland DH.106 Comet G-AMXA B.O.A.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/al-mahatta-museum\/de-havilland-dh-114-heron-1b-g-anfe-gulf-aviation\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8970\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.114-Heron-1B-G-ANFE-Gulf-Aviation-728x487.jpg\" alt=\"de Havilland DH.114 Heron 1B G-ANFE Gulf Aviation, Al Mahatta Museum \u0645\u062a\u062d\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u0637\u0629\" class=\"wp-image-8970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.114-Heron-1B-G-ANFE-Gulf-Aviation-728x487.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.114-Heron-1B-G-ANFE-Gulf-Aviation-240x161.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/de-Havilland-DH.114-Heron-1B-G-ANFE-Gulf-Aviation-420x281.jpg 420w, 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