Dubai Museum, National museum in Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Located inside Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai Museum spans 4,000 square meters with galleries displaying artifacts, traditional weapons, musical instruments, and maritime equipment.
The museum opened in 1971 inside Al Fahidi Fort, constructed in 1787, which served as a defensive structure and later as a palace for local rulers.
The galleries present life before oil discovery through reconstructed scenes of pearl diving, traditional markets, Bedouin settlements, and trading activities.
Entry costs 3 dirhams, with opening hours from Saturday to Thursday 8:30-20:30 and Friday 14:30-20:30, accessible via Ghubaiba metro station.
The underground gallery features a spiral staircase leading to multimedia exhibits and historical maps illustrating Dubai's transformation from 1820 to present day.
Location: Bur Dubai
Inception: 1971
Address: Al Fahidi Fort ,Al Fahidi - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Opening Hours: Saturday-Thursday 08:30-20:30, Friday 14:30-20:30; 2021 closed "renpvations"
Phone: +97180033222
Website: http://dubaimuseum.net
GPS coordinates: 25.26352,55.29718
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:24
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