It deserves more than 5stars especially for how cheap it is to access and yet well maintained at that. This museum takes you through the history of Dubai, her culture and developments over the years. Its worth a stop over when in Dubai

Oh what it means to learn the dramatic history of this glorious land. Dubai Museum isnt as much a museum as it is a historical conservation.Whether its the conservation of the structure, or its the conservation of the various tools and objects used by the fishermen or the pearl divers of yore, you arent looking at these objects through the glare and smudge of its glass container, but youre interacting with them in an everyday sense, almost as if you are the fisherman or the pearl diver.Once you traverse through the temporal and celestial plains of the older diver-gatherer civilisation, you get to journey into the proverbial womb of this museum as it takes you through the myriad developments that this beautiful place has seen over the last 6 decades, with a dedicated section for each decade.The hackneyed rhetoric of Dubai having no past and having a lack of preservation and conservation of heritage and historical culture must be laid to bed with a visit to this magnificent place.

This is a nice museum, looks like is small but it has a lot of rooms and information. A fort converted into a museum.Getting to explore Dubai history at such a nominal price is absolutely worth mentioning.Very nice and detailed display of the history and heritage of Dubai as it grew from a small village to be one of the best cities of the world. Even children would find it quite interesting.Also, there are parking facilities available nearby.It shows how the people used to live and that most of them were fisherman.Also walk around Dubai museum to get a feel of the old Dubai and its spice markets!! We loved it.If you visit Dubai, Is a good option to know more about of the history of the country.At the end it has a Souvenirs store where you can buy any kind of stuff from Dubai.Is a good recommendation to visit.Below is a picture that is in the entrance of a boat they used.

Dubai museum is one of the best place to learn about ancient Dubai and Arab life styles. They have wonderful presentation about the old Dubai and their lifestyles. One of the best place for history lovers. They seem to be small but have lots of room inside to explore. Best place to visit with family and friends. Kids can learn more things about ancient culture and all which they cant see from anywhere.Highly recommended place to visit for tourists. Best ever museum in the world.

Very interesting historical place. We saw how was dubai before which shows us a big contrast between today and yesterday. You must visit while in Dubai.This museum is housed in Dubai Fort & is very cheap to visit. At the beginning you tour through the old fort, looking at exhibits. Originally, we thought, ‘oh well you get what you pay for’. Then as you head further down into the fort, you come across a modern museum, telling the story of the development & history of Dubai. It was very well done & we spent a couple of hours here, immersed in Dubai’s history. It ia very nice to take the children special this generation to learn and see how was the people was living in the past and how much UAE developed and changed since that time. Highly Recommend to visit to enjoy the beauty of Dubai and about to learn its Historical Importance.

Very very interesting location with very old items, It is worth to visit to see how this country evolve from the scratch where there is no basic natural resources available as to other Asian countries - even though they have full of all kind of resources but failed to utilize them to take the country to the next level for 100 of years till now. Lets learn from others and find a way to take the first step to develop our countries for our next generation at least.

If you want to know about old Dubai, its history, thats the right place to come. Interesting expositions, you can read about everyting which is related to Dubai history. Made an impression to me. Ticket price is low, worth to visit.

Dubai Museum - a great place to learn about the history, culture and evolution of the United Arab Emirates and the great vision of its Founding Fathers which have made the country what it is today. The transition through the 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s through the 90s has been vividly captured here.The atmosphere of life in the olden days is shown beautifully with the help of models. It is almost as if they were alive.It is all the more impressive to know that this is a project of Dubai Municipality.I felt enriched after visiting this museum and could learn about the culture and history of UAE.

What a lovely place it is. Highlighting the life style of ancient Arab people. So nicely prepared. All statues look so alive. Lovely piece of art, artist, sound and lighting. Must visit.

With a very cheap entrance fee, you will get the chance the explore old dubai.

Loved it!!! Educational, fascinating and eye opening the only way museums know how to engage you with history and stories of a people! Dubai has come a long way and its pleasant to learn about how the place was before it became the jungle of skyscrapers we see and fall in love with today. It is startlingly awesome and you see the pioneering spirit of the Emirati. Ooh and I enjoyed real life sized mannequins with beards! Amazing

Nice museum, definitely a place to visit. It shows history of Dubai covering modern and ancient history.It has interactive screens, full size human figures.Nice video is about how people were gathering gems before.Also here are real size boats used previously.

I have a good experience at Dubai Museum. In this Dubai Museum seen the old Dubai scenes. There is so many statues of old different people. And there entrance tickets is low price. Its an amazing place for visitors. The Dubai Museum is near Al Fahidi Metro Station if you are near so, see Dubai Museum.

Dubai museum is one of the best place to see and learn about ancient Dubai and Arab life styles. This was huge and had a good time family and kids and kids had know about many things about Dubai and Arab etc. They had a wonderful time and best place for photography and best time to see the Dubai Museum is evening time..

It is a unique museum which is established in the fort. The entrance fee is symbolic, as a result, there are lots of people. The arabic history is revealed in an interesting way, but due to a great number of people, it’s difficult to analyze everything and read every tablet.

The museum preserved the rich cultural heritage of the United Arab emirates. It tells a beautiful story, starting from how the emirates came into being and how they protected themselves from external aggression.The way of life of the indogens was beautifully explained with the different images at different places within the zoo.I and my husband had a great time her. I will recommend.

Marvelous Dubai History museum. Very well maintained. One must visit place if you are going to visit Dubai

Dubai museum was great. I liked the set up. They made the figures look so real evoking real emotions.

Loved the place... Learning the history of Dubai and how good leadership can turn things around... I use it as a point of encouragement for myself

This is a good place to learn the historical aspects of how trade evolved and how culture changed since beginning of inhabitation of UAE. Lots of information and stories are displayed in the museum in 3 languages.Its good place to visit but if one is running short of time its okay to give it a pass.

Very nice Museum if you want to see and learn about the culture and history of Dubai. The entry fee is 3Dhr per person. We loved it. It is a must see in Dubai.

Worth a visit if youre interesting the history of Dubai. Good museum with decent exhibits. Not too long.Its a journey of Dubai and its growth.The notes adjacent to the exhibit are in Arabic and English. Theyre well written and not too long.There is a degree of repetition.The entrance fee is very reasonable at 3 aed.

The Dubai Museum houses the rich historical and cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates. The museum tells the rich story of the ancient city of Dubai and other Emirates that makes up UAE.Pictures are allowed in the museum and that makes it possible to have some of the history with you.

I was in time with the history of Dubai and I had an idea of how the locals lived before the admirable developments... History preserved is priceless.

Dubai museum is in old dubai. If you are interested in old histories of Dubai, how Dubai has evolved- this can be a good choice for a quick stop. Doesnt have lots of collections or something, they have tried to tell the story of ancient Dubai through different visual tools etc. For 3 AED entry fee, this is a value for money kind of place.

Must watch spot in DUBAI,u can see all history and culture of DUBAI. It was interesting and useful experience for me.Favourite place for history lovers❤️

Awesome re-enactment of UAE history most especially #Dubai. I believe they did a beautiful job. Like most noticeable features of Dubai, every enactment be it #human living, #animals and #plants of the early era etc were all communicated in an orderly fashion. This is one #tourist spot that #kids and lovers of #history would love. The building is pretty inconspicuous from the outside except for the bold entry name tag which is placed a bit inside and of course a really life size ancient big #boat/#ship that marks the beginning of the history of Dubai.

Surprisingly good museum. Very informative. Provides a valuable perspective on the growth of the city throughout recent years. Helps to understand the history and the culture of the region. The exhibition in the underground is especially very well made. Definitely worth a visit.

Very important place if you want to know about Dubai’s archeology and history. The museum is located in the Al Fahidi Fort which was built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai. The museum has artifacts from different countries they used to trade before the oil boom and dummies showing daily life of the people in dubai.

Museum showcasing history of Dubai, the city before modernization, living of the locals, houses, fishing, ships and much more. Its an must visit place for all who would like to discover about Dubais history. Entry fee to this place is under 1 USD which is great. Outdoor & indoor this place is just amazing. They have a souvenir store at the exit. Nearest metro station is Al Fahidi.

Good place for history enthusiasts... Nice place for a few clicks... But nothing more for people like me ... This place is nice to relax... Do check out the old houses... There are a few fun clicks here

This museum is located in one of the oldest buildings in Dubai - the Al Fahidi fort, which is a nice-looking structure. The museum itself is not very big and is divided into 2 parts - the exterior part is in the open and displays things like old Abra boats, old huts & kitchens, cannons etc, while the interior part (air conditioned) recreates various professions and eras of Dubais history including ship-building, pearl diving, trading, discovery of oil, modernization of Dubai, etc. Overall, its a nice way to spend an hour or so looking at and appreciating Dubai and UAEs history.

Great place....You can learn many things by visiting the museum.

Great place to visit to understand the history of Dubai and how life exists in this part of the world in olden days. Looks like a tiny place from the outside but there is lot to explore inside - it all set at one floor below the grade.Entry fee is 3aed for adults and 1aed for kids below 6. Parking is a bit tricky out here. Few paid parking lot available near by

This must be one of the best bargains in Dubai - its cheap to get in to the museum, which is set inside the old Al Fahidi fort built more than 200 years ago. The museum explains about Dubais growth from a tiny fishing village to an international commerce hub and illustrates it with dioramas. It doesnt take too long to visit but gives a good insight into how Dubai came to be in the form we know today. You might need a little help from Google Maps to actually find the museum - its not immediately obvious!

A very good place to see and learn about Dubai history and culture. This museum shows us the survival and progress of Dubai.

If you want to know more about Dubai history, it´s a very nice place to visit.

Valuable money for ticket payment. I can know more about Dubai history. Before i came here, i am afraid of Islam but i had a different thinking about them now. They are very friendly, specially and lovely. Amost Dubai person are pretty and handsome. They have a beautiful eye. I fall in love with Dubai people. I hope i can come back in near future.

We have walked across this places probably 20 more times.. But never went through the entry.. But this time.. It was a very pleasant and surprising visit we had..This place is filled with culture and heritage. You can see how well Dubai history is displayed.The entry fee is just 3AED.. I for sure am gonna visit this place often

Visit the Dubai Museum and encounter colourful dioramas and enlightening historic exhibits. Housed in the Al Fahidi Fort, this is the oldest existing building in the city, and is a must-visit for a taste of old Dubai.Built in 1787, this fort was once a monarch base, a force of defence, a weapons arsenal and prison, before being renovated during the reign of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.In 1971 – the same year the United Arab Emirates was formed – the fort reopened as Dubai Museum.

This is such a beautiful display of culture! A must visit for anyone in Dubai

The remnants of a small fort turned museum, the Dubai Museum is definitely one that should be on anyone’s bucket list. It’s informative, quaint, and costs only 3 AED! Dive deeper into Dubai’s rich history of pearl diving and way of life.

The visitors of Dubai Museum Al Fahidi Fort have an opportunity to get rich, full and integral knowledge of the very old history of Dubai that interacted with different people and civilizations across history. Visitors will get acquainted with the different environments of urban and rural lives in Dubai, whether they are marine, coastal, desert, mountain or agricultural life. Rare authentic monuments, original samples, drawings and diagrams, audio and video media are scattered all over the wings of the museum. The museum consists of the monuments wing, which displays antique monuments such as pottery, weapons, tombs, buildings and urban communities. The wing of Dubai between the past and the present, the market in the 1950s wing, displays comprehensive examples reflecting the market atmosphere, vendors, shops and goods sold in those times

A nice welcoming place, very minimal entry ticket may be 3 Aed , a good self explanatory place which indicates the rich heritage of Dubai and UAE , how it evolved from a simple desert to the worlds best infra and most developed country.

Melancholy of thoughts and yet preserved. Dubai museum is an spectacular insight of historical 70s Dubai. Merge and rising is demonstrated in a majestic way

One of the best Museums of Dubai. Be aware it easily get overcrowded which will ruin your experience!

Museum gives the history of Dubai...it is nicely made...its pretty reasonable to come here. Nearby is Meena bazaar from where you can buy Gold from there.

This was an very interesting museum in Dubai.. It featured items, and wax figures of the ancient Dubai culture.. I think most tourist would appreciate the demonstration of Arabian lifestyle.. From displays of the way people use to live in their homes, to exhibits of how people made a living.. The people of Dubai are very fascinating.. This museum digs in to how this country went from only a dessert, to a futuristic city, and world attraction..

Nice museum, a large part is under ground. Definitely worth a visit when you are in that area. AED 3 entrance fee for adults.

A beautiful depiction of rich cultural history and heritage. A well maintained fort with representational historical structures as well as weapons and tools and musical instruments etc. It also holds exibition underground with interactive models that unfolds history of land in front of you. A must visit place if you are in Dubai

Must to see this place of Bur Dubai. It has the old historic things and some of the old pics and journey of Dubai from Rags to rich and prosperous city.

This is a nice museum, looks like is small but it has a lot of rooms and information.If you visit Dubai, Is a good option to know more about of the history of the country.It shows how the people used to live and that most of them were fisherman.At the end it has a Souvenirs store where you can buy any kind of stuff from Dubai.Is a good recommendation to visit.Below is a picture that is in the entrance of a boat they used.

Nice place. Great way to kick off Dubai with its short yet glorious past.

The museum was opened by the Ruler of Dubai in 1971, with the aim of presenting the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai.Cheapest museum in the world by price but richest by views. It was good to learn about history and development of Dubai so definitely worth visiting if in the area

Really beautiful setup, perfect to spend time on a hot sunny day. It beautifully describes the growth of Dubai. All things displayed are with sound and effects, really a good place to bring kids

Pleasantly surprised with the visit to this museum. Learnt quite a lot about Dubais history. Recommended!

Very inexpensive historical place. Beautiful ❤️

Beautiful and very intimate and insightful mesume family friendly too. Its amazing how a small fishing village by a creek has turned into a worlds tourist attraction. I applaud the people and government of the UAE

Its a best place to visit if you wish to see Arabic history.they have preserved many thing like there music instruments there weapons and there daily used things.its a best place to experience there rich culture and how they ware living in houses and how they make it cool and how they barter.they created artificial market to show it.

Great museum that depicts the history of the country. The self guided tour allows you time to take in a great deal.The museum is a converted home that now shows what elements were out into a house.The transformed jail shows a chronological picture of the past in civilization, trade and lifestyle.

When you enter looks a small place but after you start explore you find a small maze of galleries. Nice museum explains several aspects of life in old days.

It was packed with the Emiratis rich historical background and culture! I loved the feeling of just being surrounded by all the knowledge and items from thousands if years ago!! There was such a deep connection with the artifacts there.

Nice place to visit. In small place they have nicely arrange the history of Dubai

This musiam located in the Al Fahidi Fort and fort built in 1787 . This is the oldest existing building in Dubai. This fort built because this area located near ship trading line and usually outsiders try to attack to get land under their control.The museum was opened by the Ruler of Dubai in 1971, with the aim of presenting the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai. This museum shows how Dubai moved from beginning to present. You can get know about old lifestyle and how they did buisness and how they develop UAE to this level.

The walk in the museum is lovely. You get to learn much about Dubais past

Beautiful insight into the old Dubai, history, traditions, culture and development. Ideal to combine with the old Dubai at the creek and the frame.

Is a very good museum in Dubai.

Very good to learn tradition and history. But because it was a palace before its very small. So you shouldnt expect much from it. Do consider it as other Museums around the world.

It was a lovely idea exploring the Dxb museum with the @hikenationgroup. One can readily see how the past history of the Emirates shaped their future upon the discovery of oil till date. Ancient artifacts on display includes the traditional arabian boat, musical instrument, hand tools, old well, amongst others. The building block comprises of mud bricks shipped in to Dubai from Morocco to fortify the walls to ensure the traditional Arabian style is represented on the building facade. Some light weight internal walls were also made out of knitted reeds and palm fronds. Its a must visit to perfectly grasp the history of the Emirates from the inception till date. Its a clear reflection of what the UAE looked like before the discovery of oil and tourism.

Al Fahidi, the original fort that has been used to protect the city, is an unusual building in Dubai. Its built with bricks and straw and has a big courtyard in the middle. There are reconstructions of an ancient house (with the wind gallery), a boat and some tools. There are photos and videos explaining how life was before the discovery of oil. Spending a few hours there is a good idea. 🇦🇪

Amazing place, it’s huge with heritage atmosphere and historical design. Must visit place for all the tourists traveling to UAE. Love it! The entrance price is very good, only 3 aed/person and for kids below 6 y.o. it’s free.

Dubai museum is the museum in Dubai United Arab Emirates.It is located in the al fahidi fort built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai. This museum uses life-size dioramas to depict everyday Dubai life in the days before the discovery of oil. Galleries recreate scenes from the Creek, traditional Arab houses, mosques, the souk, date farms and desert and marine life.Ticket prices are minimal AED 3 for adults while AED 1 for children below 6 years.

The best place to learn about the Emirati culture, trade, commerce, food, lifestyle and history.

Very nice museum.Fully air conditioned inside with vivid description of dubais history.

Places like this Fahidi fort really take you back in time. The props there help you visualize the life when settlers started settling in Dubai. A good effort on part of the government and others to put this museum together and to give the tourists something to look forward to when they visit Dubai.

Its very cheap and definitely worth a visit. Gives you a good and quick insight into the history of ancient Dubai.

Good place to watch n learn about antique pieces

Good place to visit in very short time near daira .We can see the dubai defence and culture.Wonderful spot to visit

Very nice with traditional culture. Well maintained. In Dubai definitely not to be missed .

Decent museum. Very small but also very informative. The fact that it’s built in an old fort was neat too. It only costs 3 AED to enter. It takes about 45 minutes to see everything. Inside they have some reenactments of how life used to be in Dubai, before the oil was discovered.

Love it ambience is so great.showing all the review about ancient duabi.history even the sculptures they put there almost looks like realistic

They are presenting the real old culture of arabic

Al Fahidi Street, Ali Bin Abi Thalib Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThis is very Beautiful Museum and the old Arab culture things attracts the visitors most. The old dubai things are there which make the museum more enjoyable.

Seeing and understanding the history of Dubai from Dubai Museum was a good experience. There is a nominal entry fee. History is displayed in very well manner which shows a lot of hard work of their people in making Dubai a beautiful place.

It was nice. Free guide is a plus

Must visit place for tourists. It is place where you can see the entire historical things of Dubai UAE. You can keenly observe the folk lore of this city. It shows cultural heritage of Dubai. You should visit this place with family and friends. Nice experience...

We 3 friends had been to Dubai tour from 8 November to 14 November 2019. Dubai museum was on itinerary list. Its nice to visit , you will get to know about history, culture n people of primitive Dubai..very interesting place only 3 Dirham for the ticket, take time to exploreDubai Museum: Hours, Address, Dubai Museum .Al Fahidi St | Al Fahidi Fort, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ... The museum is located at the Al Fahidi Fort, which is now the oldest building in Dubai.

The Museum is a splendid showcase that exposes, in the best way, the cultural origins of Arabia and the images of daily life of the past. The Dubai Museum is located in the Al Fahidi Fortress, which is the oldest still existing building in the city. The fortress was built in 1787 and was, over time, a royal palace, a defense fortress, an arsenal and a prison. Then the palace was restored by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum and, in 1971, the year of establishment of the United Arab Emirates, it became a museum. When you enter the Fortress, it is better to forget that you are a tourist and be drawn to the evidence of the ancient life of the locals, walking carefully through the rooms. The visitor finds himself among old houses, shops, pearl fishermen, merchants, date farmers and many other scenarios that reconstruct the past very well. The rooms also exhibit precious archaeological finds, the oldest of which date back to 3000 BC, and which are evidence of the presence of men in the area since ancient times. If the visitor manages to immerse himself in this atmosphere, he will be able to understand much of the culture and history of this country, reliving the experience of those who lived by bravely confronting each day with the desert and the sea.

Its free and very interesting.

A nicely maintained place were you can see the culture of Dubai. Its really nice that they have not forgotten their roots. This tourist place is part of the city tour.

Good place to visit and get to know about the history of the Dubai

History of arabic merchants s show in a innovative way

Its good museum which reflects history of Arab people in Dubai. Its ticket is just 3 Durhams so quite affordable for anyone. If you have interest in the history then this is a place for you to visit or if you are a employee & tired of arrogant Arab employer or his arrogant family then you must bring them to this museum to recall them that how poor their grand parents were just few decades ago & how their forefather used to live a hard life. May be after visiting this museum, they start to show respect to expats like you. Anyway, I like this place in Dubai.

Nice museum but of short duration. They showcase the history of UAE.

Dubai Museum (Arabic: متحف دبي‎) is the main museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort (Arabic: حصن الفهيدي‎), built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai.The museum was opened by the Ruler of Dubai in 1971, with the aim of presenting the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai. When entering, one can see the fort constructed and the various displays that go along with it. From the fort, there is a path to the galleries, which display the general culture of the land, especially in the 1800s. It includes local antiques as well as artifacts from African and Asian countries that traded with Dubai. It also includes several dioramas showing life in the emirate before the advent of oil, in addition to artifacts from recent discoveries as old as 3000 BC.In 2007, Dubai Museum received 1,800 visitors daily, with a yearly total of 611,840. In March 2008, the Museum had 80,000 visitors. The most popular times are from August to April. The Museum received over 1 million visitors in the year 2013.The total area of Dubai museum is 4000 square meters.Al Fahidi Fort was built in several phases. The oldest tower was built around 1787 and is believed to be the oldest building in Dubai that still exists today. The fort was used to guard the landward approaches to the town from the raids of neithe rulers palace, a garrison, and a prison.In 1969 Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a letter to Sheikh Badr Mohammad Al Sabah, head of the office of state in Kuwait, asking for a museum expert to be sent to Dubai to help establish the museum.

Nice museum. Inexpensive activity. Great place to see the history of Dubai.

Very good place and I explore this place. I suggested everyone to go

We cross the creek.and then throw ourselves to this museum first. It was over hot melting afternoon.. SUGGESTION go early or after 5pm sth. It is open and also closed museum. But worthsss... they have so nice lively decorated inside cultural museum. We took loots of photos..P.s: buy water before entering museum. Else the machine at the exit!

Great place to know the history of UAE

Its a small museum reflecting the culture and ways of olden days of Arab. Visit to museum was included in my travel package. The place could be covered in one hour. If you have lot of time then its good to visit the place other wise in case of short trip the same can be avoided. There are various objects such as utensils, statues, etc which show the culture of the ancient times