Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan stun fans with surprise visit to Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

The visit highlighted the strong cultural ties between Bollywood and the UAE

Last updated: November 21, 2025 | 10:17

Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan attended the Natural History Museum, Abu Dhabi, during the VIP opening.

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Abu Dhabi: Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan created a buzz in Abu Dhabi on Thursday after making a surprise visit to the soon-to-open Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, which officially opens its doors to the public this Saturday. The two icons, in the UAE for prior engagements, took an exclusive pre-opening tour of the museum, which is set to become one of the region’s most significant cultural and scientific institutions.

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman were welcomed by museum officials, who guided them through the state-of-the-art galleries showcasing ancient fossils, meteorites, and groundbreaking scientific narratives tracing the story of life on Earth.

The duo appeared deeply engaged as they explored the exhibits, with special interest in the museum’s centrepieces, including the world-famous Stan T. rex and the 7-billion-year-old Murchison meteorite.

Also Read: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi to open on Saturday

Visitors and staff who caught a glimpse of the stars were thrilled, with several lucky fans managing quick selfies before the actors moved on with the guided tour. Their presence added star power to the museum’s final preparations ahead of its grand public opening.

The visit highlighted the strong cultural ties between Bollywood and the UAE, further heightening anticipation for the museum’s highly anticipated debut this weekend.

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Devadasan K PChief Visual Editor

Devadasan K P is the Chief Visual Editor at Gulf News, bringing more than 26 years of experience in photojournalism to the role. He leads the Visual desk with precision, speed, and a strong editorial instinct. Whether he’s selecting images of royalty, chasing the biggest celebrity moments in Dubai, or covering live events himself, Devadasan is always a few steps ahead of the action. Over the years, he has covered a wide range of major assignments — including the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, feature reportage from Afghanistan, the IMF World Bank meetings, and wildlife series from Kenya. His work has been widely recognised with industry accolades, including the Minolta Photojournalist of the Year award in 2005, the Best Picture Award at the Dubai Shopping Festival in 2008, and a Silver Award from the Society for News Design in 2011. He handles the newsroom pressure with a calm attitude, a quick response time, and his signature brand of good-natured Malayali humour. There's no fuss — just someone who gets the job done very well, every single time.