Museums of Dubai

Dubai is one of the most important centers in the Middle East. Here, as nowhere, history and modernity are harmoniously combined. Visitors who come here are often not only interested in rest on the famous white beaches or diving in the depths of the sea. Here they can also get acquainted with the history of the development of the Arab Emirates from fishing coastal villages to modern megacities.

The most interesting Dubai museums

In Dubai, you can find many specialized museums that will be of interest to both children and adults. Among them:

  1. Historical Museum of Dubai. One of the main attractions of Dubai is the museum, located in Fort Al Fahidi . Ancient fortress, built in 1787, was created to protect the emirate . For many years, the purpose of the building has changed many times: there was a defensive fort, barracks for soldiers, a palace of rulers, a prison, until in 1970 a historical museum was opened. The last reconstruction of the fortress added underground halls for expositions. During the tour you will see detailed dioramas, wax figures, various effects that will help to penetrate the history of the emirate of Dubai at a time when oil production has not started here yet. Visitors are waiting for the eastern bazaars, fishing boats, houses of local residents. You can see the original appearance of the bay before the construction of modern skyscrapers and the creation of bulk islands. The main building houses a military museum with an extensive collection of weapons. Separate expositions represent tools and objects of everyday life, which are more than 3 thousand years old. The price of admission ticket is $ 0,8.
  2. The Zoological Museum of Dubai. A unique biological dome that invites you to walk through a real tropical forest. Here you will find 3000 different animals, birds and plants. You will get acquainted not only with the world of the tropics, but also understand the importance of maintaining a balance in nature and maintaining the cleanliness of the surrounding world. This museum will be interesting primarily for children, but adults will not be bored there. Admission price for adults is $ 25, for children $ 20.
  3. The Camel Museum in Dubai. A small but interesting museum dedicated to the "warships of the desert". They rightfully occupy an important place in the life of the emirate of Dubai. The exposition is arranged so that it will be interesting for both children and adults. Kids can ride an interactive mechanical camel - a full-scale mock-up. Adults learn about the technical features of growing and training these animals and how to grow a true champion in long transitions through the desert or camel races. The history of breeding, traditional nicknames and body structure will be of interest to tourists of all ages. Free admission.
  4. Coffee Museum in Dubai. Not far from the Historical Museum of Dubai is a small building, which houses an exposition devoted to the most important drink for Arabs - coffee. In the ancient mansion on the ground floor you will learn the history of growing and processing of grains, get acquainted with the ceremony of making coffee, adopted in the United Arab Emirates, in Ethiopia, Egypt and other neighboring countries. On the second floor there are grinding machines and utensils necessary for the preparation and consumption of a fragrant drink. It is sure to please everyone who loves coffee in all its manifestations. Already approaching the museum building, you will feel a strong invigorating smell, and inside you will be able to try different varieties and roasting options. The cost of visiting the museum for adults is $ 4, and for children $ 1.35.
  5. Museum of coins in Dubai. A highly specialized museum, which will be especially interesting for specialists and collectors-numismatists. In 7 small halls the history of the development of coins, various metals and alloys, which were used throughout the years for coinage, the history of mints, is presented. Collectors will like more than 470 different coins representing the whole world and all ages. The museum operates from 8:00 to 14:00 every day, except Friday and Saturday. Free admission.
  6. The Pearl Museum in Dubai (Emirates NBD) is a large collection of the world's best pearl of the sea, mined in the shallow and warm waters of the Persian Gulf. Before the UAE became the world's leading oil producer, they gained their fortune and fame by selling pearls and products from it. The basis of the museum's collection were the treasures provided by the pearl dealer Ali Bin Abdullah Al-Owais and his son in the 1950s. In addition to beautiful jewelry and ideal pearls, there are paintings from the life of divers, their boats, tools and other household items. Visiting this museum is possible only in groups by appointment between 8 and 20 people.
  7. Gallery XVA - one of the main points of the tourist program for all lovers of contemporary art. It was opened in 2003, and now has become the leading in the Middle East. It is here that exhibitions of all fashionable artists of the world are held, performances, lectures and thematic conferences are often held, to which famous representatives of modern bohemia gather.