What museums are worth seeing in Dubai?
What museums are there in Dubai? You may know that Dubai is a very wealthy place, but you don’t know about Dubai’s cultural history. So today the editor will tell you about the museums in Dubai? Let's take a look.
Dubai Museum
The Dubai Museum is located in the AlFahidi historical district and was converted from the AlFahidi Fortress. This is one of the oldest existing buildings in Dubai. There is a large boat at the entrance of the museum, symbolizing Dubai's past fishing days.
The Dubai Museum shows you the history of Dubai, from traditional fishing and pearling to oil extraction. You'll see a wealth of life-like models in the museum, showing how people in Dubai lived in the past. There are many historical artifacts in the museum that are worth seeing.
Practical information:
Opening hours: 8:30-20:30
Tel: 971[0]43531862
Address: Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai, opposite the Grand Mosque
Coffee Museum
A good place to refresh yourself is not only coffee shops, but also the Coffee Museum in Al Fahidi Historical District. It is said that the earliest coffee in the world originated from the Arab region, so now that you are in the "hometown" of coffee, how can you not visit it? Drink a special cup of traditional Arabic coffee, and don’t forget to order a plate of dates to go with it, making the Dubai-style afternoon tea even more authentic.
The Coffee Museum not only sells coffee, but also has many interesting coffee artifacts and rare coffee-related books. Will this appeal to coffee lovers?
Practical information:
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Friday)
Tel: 971[0]43538777
Address: Villa 44, AlFahidi Historic District
Sindaka Museum
Compared with traditional museums, the charm of Sindaka Museum lies in its many high-tech interactive experiences. Suitable for young people who pursue novelty. The exhibition is divided into three parts. The first two parts tell about the urban development of Dubai and the life of Dubai people. Learn about Dubai's historical transformation from a fishing village to a cosmopolitan city in a fun way through interactive projections and immersive films.
Another part of the exhibition showcases the "fragrant" history of Dubai people. At the Perfume House, you can see how Dubai’s traditional perfume is prepared through movies and exhibited artifacts, and you can also learn about the importance of perfume to Dubai people from ancient times to the present.
Practical information:
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00
Tel: 971[0]45155336
Address: Near the house of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum in Dubai
Tihad Museum
The establishment of Al-Ahad Museum is of great significance. It was once the Union Palace, a historical site and the place where the UAE Constitution was signed in 1971. The shape of the museum is inspired by this important history. The arc-shaped structure symbolizes the constitution and regulations, and the seven pillars symbolize the pen used when the alliance treaty was signed.
The exhibition hall includes multiple different exhibition halls, theaters, libraries and event spaces. You can witness important historical moments in the UAE in a bright and atmospheric museum, which is also a place with a very high film production rate.
Practical information:
Opening hours: 10:00-20:00
Tel: 971[0]45155771
Address: No. 1 Jumeirah Street, Dubai
Future Museum
The Future Museum has a novel shape and a circular structure, inspired by "Feng Shui". Heaven and earth are connected, and the middle part symbolizes the unknown. The Museum of the Future is one of the most complex buildings in the world, and its overall structure is full of high technology. The main body of the museum uses a stainless steel seamless fiberglass version unique to the aviation field, making the museum look smooth and tough. It is worth mentioning that the steel is also engraved with traditional Arabic writing. Like the exterior, the interior of the Future Pavilion is also engraved with Arabic calligraphy, which can be described as an aesthetic fusion of modernity and tradition.
In the future, the museum is expected to open to the public next year. Interested friends may wish to mark it first.
Practical information:
Address: Emirates Towers area near Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
https://www.museumofthefuture.ae/, Official website