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Dubai Museum

Al Souq Al Kabeer | Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04-3531862
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Ranked #29 of 154 attractions in Dubai
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Type: History Museums, Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: This museum uses life-size dioramas to depict everyday Dubai life in the days before the discovery of oil. Galleries recreate scenes from the Creek,... more » Owner description: This museum uses life-size dioramas to depict everyday Dubai life in the days before the discovery of oil. Galleries recreate scenes from the Creek, traditional Arab houses, mosques, the souk, date farms and desert and marine life. « less
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Kilwinning, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This museum was disappointing. It was well laid out but was trying to show the past of Dubai which is nearly all gone.

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lagos
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

A must see and it was quite an experience and eye opener. I have to give the UAE high fives for a beautiful,entertaining,educative out of this world experience. My second time in Dubai this May was quite a journey that I didn't want to end and I enjoyed it with my favorites persons my son and baby sister. Advice any... More

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Irving, Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Wonderful view of the culture, history, people. See the traditions. Good educational experience. It is affordable, and easy in and out, good for family. It was in some improvement construction and looked like good stuff to be shown.

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Frodsham, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

This national museum, is 3 dirhams to enter, most of which is underground.... a god send in hot weather, especially if you had children. It takes you through from the beginning of Dubai to present day, with lifesize scenes to illustrate the history it is portraying. It is my 2nd time in Dubai and Iam glad to have visited the... More

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San Jose, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Very enlightening to witness the humble beginnings of Dubai into the futuristic opulent megatropolis that it is now with all of the exhibits & especially the short film...

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Eidsvoll, Norway
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

This place is a remarkable musum,evocative historic building,facinating exhibits.An excellent musem which provides a real insight into Dubai`s past and present traditions and culture.This museum is definitely worth a visit !

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Mermaid Beach, Australia
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35 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

The Dubai Museum is located in the Bur Dubai area which contains the old area of the city. We found this whole area different and exciting and entry to the old fort containing the Dubai Museum provides a cheap, entertaining and informative activity. Initially there is the old fort itself to view, but upon entering underground into the air-conditioned museum,... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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28 reviews 28 reviews
17 attraction reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

everything you need you will find it there.., i enjoy with all my friends and family.., i love the time i was there.

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Nadi, Fiji
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

The museum in general has a nice layout. Not much in the way of scale, but is worth a look. Tends to get very crowded with tour groups after about 10am. Great place to cool down though as it is set up in a traditional fort type arrangement with a large section underground. Worth the 3d it costs for admission.

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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34 reviews 34 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

DO NOT touch the wax figures. if you do then there's a guy whose recruited to scream "DO NOT TOUCH" every time you get close to a wax exhibit : ) vending machine inside the museum doesn't work sometimes. DO NOT buy any souvenirs, its not worth it.

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