Museums in Dubai to Get a Glimpse of Emirati Culture

Museums in Dubai

With looking skyscrapers and the traditional sides just fitting into one fantastic mix, the museums in Dubai are conveniently located in the center of the city.

Here is the list of 10 Museums in Dubai to Get a Glimpse of Emirati Culture

1. Etihad Museum

Etihad Museum

Situated on Jumeirah Road, the Etihad Museum is a historical place also called the Union House; it serves as a place that recites the story of the birth of the UAE. Managed by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, this museum collects, preserves, and exhibits the city's and country's heritage and traditions. It is designed as a manuscript and upholds the political, social, and cultural history. This museum in Dubai has several exhibits that run documentaries on the country's history, tell about key historical events, provide interactive sessions with guides, and have pictorial galleries of Dubai.

2. Saeed Al Maktoum House

Saeed Al Maktoum House
4.5 /5

Al Maktoum House is a historic building in the Al Shindagha area of the city. Former residence of Dubai’s then-ruler Saeed Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, the house built in 1896 is now a museum.  It is now a famous tourist spot that impresses residents and visitors with its simple yet vast stature, open areas, courtyards, and cooling wind towers. You can find many old pictures, documents, stamps and coins, jewelry, and decorative items in this ancient museum in Dubai.

3. Dubai Coffee Museum, Dubai

Dubai Coffee Museum, Dubai

Dubai’s Coffee Museum is a coffee lover’s paradise tucked away in Al Fahidi heritage hub neighbourhood in Bur Dubai. This eccentric museum in Dubai brings coffee lovers and the coffee culture together under a roof for the love of the cup of brewed Joe (Coffee). The robust home of Coffee Museum showcases the coffee bean journey from around the world, how it was discovered back in time. The visitors are often greeted with a warm cup of Java and popcorns when they enter the museum, as a courtesy to the Arab culture of hospitality.

4. Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions

You know the excitement that bubbles up when you’re staring at an optical illusion, knowing that your brain may be telling you one thing, but your eyes see a different story? In Dubai, the Museum of Illusions works to give you exactly that: a sensory experience that defies logic. With over 80 interactive exhibits spread over 450 square meters, this Museum in Dubai offers a unique experience. Adults and children alike are bound to enjoy the illusions, exhibits, and brain teasers that’ll keep you guessing.

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5. Camel Museum

Camel Museum
3.3 /5

The UAE is famous for its affection for camels. This museum celebrates the deep history of the human-camel relationship in the region. Previously managed by Sheiks, the museum features fascinating illustrations. It's a special place where technology, history, and heritage merge. Don't miss the chance to witness live camel races when you visit!

6. Dubai Museum

Dubai Museum
3.8 /5

The museum is located on Al Fahidi Street in Bur Dubai, close to Dubai Creek. It showcases Dubai's transition from a historic to a modern city. The museum is housed in Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787. You'll see models and artifacts depicting the city's history, including its people, animals, and places.

7. OliOli

OliOli

Oli Oli in Dubai is an interactive play area for children. With eight galleries holding more than 40 exhibits and frequent workshops, OliOli has captured the hearts of parents and children in just a few short months. While the galleries are designed to create a fun, joyful, and safe atmosphere, they also create a learning space where children can explore topics like Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). This interactive museum provided a hands-on experience that not many other places could provide, making it stand out.

8. Hatta Heritage Village, Dubai

Hatta Heritage Village, Dubai

Hatta Heritage Village is a mountain village that was reconstructed and extensively renovated solely for tourism. This place gives an insight into what ancient Emirati villages looked like. Amidst Al Hajar Mountains in Hatta, the village overlooks two significant mountains of the Gulf city called Hajarans and is almost 3000 years old but in a perfectly revamped condition. The rural landscape of Hatta Heritage Village is flecked with a cluster of farms chiseled by a freshwater canal, quaint shops selling customary heritage collections, and an archaeological cemetery.

9. Dubai Street Museum

Dubai Street Museum

Located in the Satwa district of Dubai, this street museum is one of the country's most prominent global graffiti hubs. With local, international, and artists from the Emirates, the interested murals and painted buildings and walls promote UAE’s heritage, art, and culture. It presents historical and cultural significance on the streets so everyone can access this open-air and inspiring exhibit, which binds people with their ancestors and roots.

10. The Museum of the Future, Dubai

The Museum of the Future, Dubai

The Museum of the Future, located in Dubai's Financial District, bridges the gap between the present and the future by blending technology and traditional art forms. It is split into three zones: the green hill, the building, and the void. By bringing researchers, ecologists, finances, and environmentalists under its umbrella, the museum aims to create solutions to the possible problems that cities might face in the coming years.

These museums in Dubai have preserved the past relics of the Emirate and is a must-visit for anyone visiting here.

This post was published by Joysurjya Hagjer

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