Realistic representation of development of Dubai. Very modern exhibitions. It feels like traveling through the time

Very nicely maintaining the history and culture of #DXB and #UAEWas Good experience for visiting. Especially evening time light decoration more attractive and looking so nice.

Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum was the Ruler of Dubai from 1921 to 1958 and grandfather to the current ruler. His former residence has been rebuilt and restored as a museum that is a fine example of Arabian architecture.The original house was built in 1896 by Sheikh Saeeds father, so he could observe shipping activity from the balconies.It was demolished, but the current house was rebuilt next to the original site, staying true to the original model by incorporating carved teak doors, wooden lattice screens across the windows, and gypsum ventilation screens with floral and geometric designs.Thirty rooms are built around a central courtyard with wind-tower details on top.Inside are the exhibits of the Dubai Museum of Historical Photographs and Documents, with many wonderful old photographs of Dubai from the period between 1948 and 1953.The marine wing of the museum has photos of fishing, pearling, and boat building. Throughout the building there are many letters, maps, coins, and stamps on display showing the development of the Emirate.Nearby is the Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House, restored with displays of traditional interiors.Address: Al Khaleej Road, Bur DubaiA very interesting and educative place to visit if you want to learn more about Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum

Fantastic place for those wanting to know a little more than the glass and steel structures that we all know Dubai for. We had the place almost to ourself in the late afternoon and were met by a very friendly and attentive Emirati on the door. I would highly recommend this place for a little indulgence in history.

This is a very interesting tourist attraction at Dubai. Its got the Perfume Museum and the Creek Museum in it. Both the Museums are well planned and maintained. The entry ticket to both the museum cost around AED 20, I think.The Perfume museum gives a history on Perfumes and the different core ingredients that are used to produce specific Perfumes. You can also smell the different Perfumes here.The Creek Museum gives you a walkthrough of Dubais history. Everything from currency to fabrics to stamps to cooking utensils are showcased here. There is also a movie that they show just before you exit from the museum.

Historical park developed by the Dubai Government. Maintained the ancient palace of HH Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum very well and modernised with air conditions, lighting, audio-video as well. Nice ambience to sit in the sea shore and can enjoy the evening there.

The house of former ruler of dubai. The house is located right on the bank of dubai creek, next to al ghubaiba metro station. The house os open for everyone and no entrance fee are imposed. The house was built in traditional dubai style. The upper level is off limit to visitor but you can stroll around the rooms in lower level to see the various photo and items on display. Right outside the house is a historical watch tower.

Visited in hurry but have planned next week for visit. Will share more about it in next review

House of Shaikh is next to Dubai Creek. You can see altogether different Dubai here. Good walk. You cant enter in any of the building but can walk around this village. Should not miss Dubai Creek ferry which will cost you 1 dhiram.

Had a nice experience there with workshop that was conducted by my sleep

Place is awesome for family outing in Bur Dubai . Surrounding of hotel and restaurants. With Pakistani, Indian, Chinese, Nepali and Arabian dishes. Private hatch available.

Nice place to visit. Must do in uae. Nothing much just to see how they lived and how hey are now big difference. Makes u think what money has done in this part of world.

This is really amazing place with nice view. 😍You will move one century back while you are here in 2019. ✌😉

Pure arabic culture and architecture of ancient civilizations. The front view is breath taking.

Walk through the heritage of Dubai

So beautiful heritage house. You have to see it

Very nice place to visit with your family.it is free no need for ticket.if you want to know how the late sheikh lived this is the first place to visit.

Very beautiful historical place

Dubai is an amazing city with ultra modren architecture at the same time preserving old culture, one example of which is house of sheik Saeed who heads emirates group. This is free to acess, go check out the heritage of UAE. This place is accessible from Al Ghubaiba water transport stations, Abra station, Dubai metro and also by Ghubaiba bus station.

A place where people can watch the ancient culture, the old atructure of house were build in UAE. Also the Juthoor centre delivers so much information on lifestyle of Emaratis in the old golden times.

One of the most attractive place to be visited and enjoy seeing how it was the living conditions of the old Dubai and showing how it is the relationship between the ruler and the citizen. Amazing things to discover.

Best place

Although its not original, it was rebuild, its a faithful reconstruction of a rich house of early XIX Dubai.There are many pics of royal family and of old Dubai, but could be enriched with some furniture.

Interesting place definitely worth to visit

Its a very nice UAE historical place in the heart of UAE in Dubai

Old residence of a former Ruler of Dubai. Now it is being converted to a museum.Tourists and Residents should visit here. Its Wonderful place to visit

Just want to make ur self to know how this amazing city was , it will take you to back in times when camel was a Land cruiser and sky scrapers were sand dunes “ those houses are the rocky seabed’s stone made.. take a walk and u will love it

Sightseeing in Dubai is incomplete without a visit to the house of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, which houses the Dubai Museum of Historical Photographs and Documents giving a glimpse of Dubai’s history. The house is the epitome of Arabic architecture, which has a splendid design, coupled with luxurious interiors.

Very good place，very silent，good for walking

We are working here to make speacial designs

It is a great place to visit to see UAE culture up close and personal also the sea view is also very beautiful. you can also take a boat ride to cross the canal it will cost 1 AED per person also be careful with children when taking the boat ride because their is no safety bars around the boat.

A nice & well maintained place

Cultural heritage place

This is a very clean mosque on the main highway to Abu Dhabi. Almost 10,000 tourists visit there each day. A well managed place with proper instructions and staff to guide visitors. The have abayas available free of cost for the visitors with improper dress code, that means people who are not wearing ankle length trousers and half sleeves uppers atleast.There is a long way to walk from the check-in counters to the mosque entrance. Approx 1000 meters. Electric golf cars are available for visitors who cannot walk but they drop till the entrance of mosque. All the sightseeing need s to be done on foot.Photography is allowed in the mosque and it is famous for its single piece of carpet covering the entire 30000 sq feet area of mosque . A must visit place one you are in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. We covered it along with our visit to Ferrari world from Dubai. It is a 2-2.5 hours from Dubai city center.

1 January 2020 when i go their this is close

Very interesting historic building and former residential quarters of a former ruler of Dubai, situated along Dubai Creek. Gives a fascinating glimpse into the history of Dubai and view the most exquisite traditional architecture.

Cultural heritage of Dubai, a must visit place

This is historical nd famous palace in Bur Dubai.You can see the history and traditional life style of khalifaOpen for public really lovely palace...

A very large housing building which the past Sheikh Saeed lived. Very interesting architecture and layout and we get a glimpse into the past on how lives were. Wide open space, and a few rooms with exhibits to visit. A must come when in the area. Entrance here is free.

Wonderful place

Its a nice place for history lovers. The historical village of the founder of one of the states of todays UAE. Furthermore, it neighbours beautiful sea side with. I recommend to visit this place in afternoon and dont forget to bring water with you.

Currently closed.

Takes you back in time.... A different era of a simpler UAE

Nice experience of museum. Good to visit with children. Learning and knowledge for them.

Its a museum. There are some very old photographs and Maps of Dubai. Looking at the photos of Dubai taken in the 1920s and 1930s --- one is wonderstuck at the amazing progress Dubai has made in just 4 decades.For those interested there is an entire section devoted to describing the making of Arabian Perfume -Also, there are old historically important documents and agreements signed by the early Kings.Worth the effort IF you are a student of literature and archeology and Law

Nice area for evening walking

Not so sure the whole part of this place as i dont know what really to see and do there. I went to their mosque and its peaceful and really something.

Its looking good and remember to our past how we living in past its a culture of past life

I was enjoying my evening walk through this renovated areas of Shindagha . It is very nice place for walking, stretches almost 3 kilometres

Stationed in the locality of Al Shindagha, this historic building is the former residential house of one of the old-time rulers of the Emirates; Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum and has proven to be one of the best places to visit in Dubai due to its historic significance.The building is now converted into a museum and has an array of artifacts from all over the Arab world. You will get to see historic photographs, documents, and furnishings from years dating back to the 1800s and you can get a chance to catch his panoramic landscape of Dubai’s skyline.Location: Al Khaleej Rd | Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTimings: Monday to Sunday 8:00AM - 8:30PM except on Friday it is 3:00PM - 8:30P

A historical place the house of the Former ruler of DubaiIts a historical building which has been renovated to its glory. The building is huge and only a part of it is open for our viewing. The galleries are good but could have been done better.The specialty of this place is in the wind towers which have been restored and do check that out.The view from the first floor is great and do not miss that.

The Shindagha area is a beautiful unutilized area of the Creek. More attention is needed to revitalize the cultural area.

Quite a nice place to spend about one hour plus. Some of the exhibits are yet to open. All of the rooms are air conditioned with plenty of benches around the area to sit down and rest.Should put in more information to compliment the pictures showcased here.

One of the best place to visit in Dubai, It gives us the glimpse of UAE history.

Been there once. quiet place , ancient recreated looks

Old residence of a former Ruler of Dubai. Now it is being converted to a museum. Wonderful place to visit.

The place is beautiful and peacful.Some more development must done soon.

This museum isnt big but offers a quick glance at the history of the region. A must visit especially since entrance is nearly free of charge!

We took a short taxi ride from the Dubai Museum to here as it was not on our bus route. We last visited in 2013 and were no less fascinated on this occasion. The house dates to 1896 and was the official residence of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum – the ruler of Dubai from 1912 to 1958, and grandfather of the present Sheikh. It is now incorporated into the Shindagha museum, a window into Dubais past with its lovely architecture and large wind towers. It covers a large area and comprises many wings where the visitor can marvel at the collections of various artefacts including, coins, stamps, jewelry, lithographs, old documents and maps, plus many other items dating to previous centuries. I think we paid AED3 entrance fee but its free if you have the Dubai Pass

This is the home of the man who started the change of Dubai from its humble origins to where it is today. Its an amazing insight into the recent history of this incredible town, and also shares some of the story of the ruling family with lots of photos and old documents and artifacts. Its located in the old part of Dubai, where the scents of the sea and spices mix with the past. Its also close to the Creek and the Al Ghubaiba Metro station, so very accessible. Inside is airconditioned. Its also incredibly good value at AED3.

A Historical place with uniqueness and beauty

Its the best place old house ....culture traditional

If you want to look back a history of Dubai there is one respectable place to see it in photos - Shaikh Saeed Al-Maktoum family. There are ancient photos of al-Maktoum family, Dubai and art, music, and literature. Some of the antique photos has been used in adornment of Dubai This is the place to be if you want to gain an detailed insight into the antiquity of Dubai as you explore the habitation of a former ruler of Dubai (the grandfather of the present ruler). While remembering the old charm of a home, the house has also been transformed into a museum with an striking collection of exhibits.

Heritage village is one of my favorite place you can see geographic about UAE

Really beautiful must visit if you wanna see Arabic culture

One of the most historic attraction at the Al Shindhaga Heritage Sites is the Shiekh Saeed Al Makhtoum House. With a grand and exquisite architecture of long alleyways, magnificent wooden doors, airy balconies and a large courtyard, the house was built just before the turn of the 20th century and carefully restored for the future. With four windtowers and four wings, the house is a museum of sorts with coins and stamps, ancient jewelry, artifacts, antiques, photos, dioramas and wooden ship models. This is definitely one of the attractions you should see when in Dubai.

Free entry, very nice building with a cafeteria inside. Worth seeing to see how a sheikhs house looked like

Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum was the Ruler of Dubai from 1921 to 1958 and grandfather to the current ruler. His former residence has been rebuilt and restored as a museum that is a fine example of Arabian architecture.The original house was built in 1896 by Sheikh Saeeds father, so he could observe shipping activity from the balconies. It was demolished, but the current house was rebuilt next to the original site, staying true to the original model by incorporating carved teak doors, wooden lattice screens across the windows, and gypsum ventilation screens with floral and geometric designs. Thirty rooms are built around a central courtyard with wind-tower details on top.Inside are the exhibits of the Dubai Museum of Historical Photographs and Documents, with many wonderful old photographs of Dubai from the period between 1948 and 1953. The marine wing of the museum has photos of fishing, pearling, and boat building. Throughout the building there are many letters, maps, coins, and stamps on display showing the development of the Emirate.Nearby is the Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House, restored with displays of traditional interiors.

Touristical treasure of DUBAI,As you come here you feel that you have entered time machine to the past. And you can easily feel the atmosphere of this place

Peaceful and Historical place in Dubai

Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House is a historic building and former residential quarters of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, former ruler of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.The building is located along the Dubai Creek in the locality of Al Shindagha area. It was established around 1896 as the seat of the Al Maktoum family. The building is now a museum that contains artifacts and images of the old town of Dubai. The displays are distributed onto 9 wings, as follows: The History of Saeed Al Maktoum House, Al Maktoum Family, Old Dubai, Marine Life, Views from Dubai, Social Life in Dubai, Coins and Stamps, Historic Documents and Maps. The total area of building is 3600 square meters.The building remain the residency of Sheikh Saeed Al Makhtoum since his death in 1958. The site is also birth place of his sons and grandsons

Beautiful heritage site, lots if interesting things to see

The feel of the place is really inspirational!

Nice house of sheikh saeed

Must visit also for residents and tourists alike. A real glimpse of the palace of the AlMaktoum Famaly. The current ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohamed, the house belonged to his Grandfather

Was here in December 2017, am here today 13.1.2020. Both times closed, though it should be open. No sign explaining.That is bad style. Not appreciated.

We took a short taxi ride from the Dubai Museum to here as it was not on our bus route. We last visited in 2013 and were no less fascinated on this occasion. The house dates to 1896 and was the official residence of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum – the ruler of Dubai from 1912 to 1958, and grandfather of the present Sheikh. It is now incorporated into the Shindagha museum, a window into Dubais past with its lovely architecture and large wind towers. It covers a large area and comprises many wings where the visitor can marvel at the collections of various artefacts including, coins, stamps, jewelry, lithographs, old documents and maps, plus many other items dating to previous centuriesI think we paid AED3 entrance fee but its free if you have the Dubai Pass

Historical place, located on a bank of a river. Very beautiful place.

Very nice place I have met with Sheikh, it was fantastic time.

Amazing place nice heritage and cultural place

Werry nice bew

A site worth visiting.

Sleepy old museum along the water in old dubai. good to visit. simple entry. snack shops available close by.

Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House.He was the ruler of Dubai.It was the Center of City during his time.Sheikh Saeed, is the grandfather of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid.

The place is beautiful, the views from it takes you to the past of this beautiful city. Currently a little empty as it just went into a renovation phase, but we were promised to see lots of beautiful culture rich exhibits inside.

Good

It is a historic place.

It realize the past culture.

You used to go in and visit. Now not anymore, a lot of construction going on. You can see it from the outside only.

Very nice and old city i love it

Historical place awesome

In one word, Amazing. Really beautiful

Nice tourist place

Free Entry to the old dubais life telling house..it gives how the country or the great Dubai is built and how it look like in 1900-2000

Good place to visit for anyone. u can imagine how it was during the earlier days when Dubai was just formed.

Nice heritage Place for a visit.

Calm and feel good place

Nice heritage place to look around and understand about UAE

Looks amazing. It is currently under maintenance

One of the nicest touristic attractions in Dubai. Worth a visit to understand and appreciate local culture.