There is no doubt that museums constitute the cultural and civilizational scene in any city in the world, and in the city of Dubai, which lives a wonderful present and looks forward to an amazing future, but its ambitious future vision does not contradict its ancient history, as the Dubai Culture Authority contributes to the emergence of the cultural movement To make the entire city an open museum, as well as a number of wonderful and diverse museums in different places in the city.
The museums in Dubai are the window through which a visitor of the city sees the past and history of the emirate. Come with us on accompanying you on a photo tour of the most important museums in the vibrant city.
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Dubai Museum “Al Fahidi Fort”
Visitors to the Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Fort, which dates back to the year 1787 and is the oldest existing building in the city, have the opportunity to take a rich, thorough and complete overview of Dubai’s ancient history, which is continuous with various peoples and civilizations throughout history, and informs the visitor therein of various environments Urban and rural life in Dubai from marine, coastal, desert, mountain and agricultural. Rare artifacts, original samples, paintings, illustrations, and sound and light materials are distributed throughout the museum’s pavilions.
Union Museum
Discover the contemporary history of the United Arab Emirates at the Union Museum, which is located in Jumeirah and includes a set of interactive areas that allow visitors to discover the history of the United Arab Emirates. The museum highlights the development of the Emirates, specifically between 1968 and 1974 through pictures, movies and many more.
Saroq Al-Hadid Museum
The Sarouq Al-Hadid site is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Dubai and the region, as it provides a lot about the ancient past of the UAE, especially during the Iron and Bronze Era.
Shindagha Museum
The Al-Shindagha Museum narrates Dubai’s ancient history and its inherent heritage, as the museum goes back in time to learn about the history of maritime navigation in the region and see how Dubai evolved from a small fishing village to a prosperous global city through the Dubai Creek Museum: the rise of a city that uses the latest technologies and multimedia . On this tour, you will see interactive videos, photographs, and artifacts showing life in the past near the Dubai Creek and how marine trade affected the lives of the residents.
The Women’s Museum
The Women’s Museum, located in the “Girls’ House ”in Deira, paints a vibrant picture of Emirati women over the years. The museum also highlights many of the achievements of women in every aspect of life such as business, arts, education and politics. The museum will leave with a great appreciation of the women who played a pivotal role in the UAE’s success story.
Dubai Museum of Moving Pictures
The Dubai Museum of Moving Image presents the journey of the development of visual entertainment from its simple technology start to the birth of modern cinema these days. The museum, located directly on Sheikh Zayed Road, was founded around the collection of the moving image devices of the owner, Mr. Akram Meknes, dating back to the thirties of the eighteenth century.
Naif Museum
Explore the history of Dubai at the Naif Museum, which was this architectural edifice in the past as a castle used as a prison and Dubai police station. This castle gives you an opportunity to explore the ancient history of Dubai police, in addition to the judicial system in the city. Built in 1939 in mud, the museum houses many collectibles and great interactive displays.
Coffee Museum
The coffee museum in the historical Al Fahidi district displays special and different tools for making coffee, as well as some historical documents related to the different ways of preparing coffee and its types.
Coin Museum
The Coinage Museum is located in one of the residences of the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood near the Ruler’s Court in Bur Dubai. It was converted into a museum in 2004, and it consists of two floors, which is built of coral stone, plaster, sandalwood, palm leaves and trunks, and teak wood. The museum displays approximately The 500 coins belong to different parts of the Middle East.
Dubai museums .. a window on the history of the emirate
Dubai museums .. a window on the history of the emirate
Union Museum
Union Museum
Saroq Al-Hadid Museum
Shindagha Museum
The Women’s Museum
Dubai Museum of Moving Pictures
Naif Museum
Coffee Museum
Coin Museum
