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Dubai Museum

62A Street | Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04 3531862
As featured in Dubai for free
Ranked #25 of 83 attractions in Dubai
4.0 of 5 stars 392 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Museums
Fee: Yes
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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London, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The museum is situated within and below the Dubai Fort, and admission costs about 70p. Well worth a visit to see the history of Dubai and its people. Many coach trips visit the fort/museum so it can get busy. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

It is a nice museum with lots of information about Dubai & the entrance is quite cheap just AED 3 for a person. But the problem is that its very congested if you visit during morning hours as lots of tourist in groups are there. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Cheap way for 1hr browse of old fortress and underground historical timeline of exhibits of Dubai history. Interesting, information Well worth spending an hour for the few dirham entry. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

A real look into Dubai's past. Exhibits are very life like and interesting. Well worth a visit. More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Dubai Museum is a small museum. The exhibits are displayed well. But there is not much to see in it except few displays on dessert life, dessert animals and some archeological finds. Nevertheless worth seeing if you'd like to know about history of Dubai. More

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India
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

with everything so much larger than life this museum was a let down. As one enters there are a couple of dows(boats) on display. On the left so small replica of houses of bygone days are displays. On the right is a building which displays progress of dubai from the 1960's onwards on board or LCD displays that are not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

I am not usually 'into' museums much but this one was ver good. It is really worth the visit. They have made it interesting and informative. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Visited this place for the first time in 1984.. Not much then...Today many new items and subjects have been added... A must for every tourist and Resident... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Only 3 dirhams entry, a good and informative collection which will give you a better understanding of the development of Dubai from a desert port to the astonishing modern metropolis it is now. More

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Dubai
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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This is a very young country. The museum is very well put together and well worth a visit. It will give you a good insight to the traditions and culture of the area. It is great for both kids and adults a like. It is very close to the souks (markets )and the creek . Small abras (boats) ferry people... More

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