Dubai Museum | Places to Visit in Dubai, UAE
The Dubai Museum is a historical site where you can see plentiful amounts of historical items all in one set location. Located at Al Fahidi Fort, the Dubai Museum provides a historical glimpse into the past of Dubai and an entertaining time for all who come to visit.
The Fort was built around 1787 and served the main purpose of guarding the town from enemies approaching by land. Still maintaining its original structural components yet tweaked with renovations here and there, the Al Fahidi Fort was officially turned into the Dubai Museum in 1971.
What you can find at Dubai Museum?
Dubai Museum is a rare collection of historical items such as descriptive dioramas showing Dubai of the past and gallery collections.
- Arab houses
- Land scenes
- Markets
- Deserts
- Waterway vision
- Trades in the UAE
- Tools used in ancient times
What is the opening hours of Dubai Museum?
Saturday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Fridays: 2:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Timings at Ramadan period
Saturday to Thursday : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ticket Information
Adults: AED 3
Children: AED 1
Location
Al Fahidi Fort, Bur Dubai
Dubai UAE
Contact Details
Tel: 971 4 3531862
Information Courtesy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_Museum
For more reference link to:
- http://www.viator.com/Dubai-attractions/Dubai-Museum/d828-a1618
- http://www.lonelyplanet.com/united-arab-emirates/dubai/sights/museums-galleries/dubai-museum
- http://gulfnews.com/life-style/culture/uae-museum-dubai-museum-1.100262
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