Bait-al-Naboodah Museum
Bait-al-Naboodah Museum
Bait-al-Naboodah Museum
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
4:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Jota2015Ce
Madrid, Spain9,712 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Small and interesting house museum that allows you to learn about the architecture of traditional Emirati houses, as well as the lifestyle and values of traditional Emirati culture.
Hours: Saturday to Thursday, from 08:00 to 20:00. Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Price: AED 10. Heritage Ticket: AED 20 (includes visits to four other museums in the complex).
Hours: Saturday to Thursday, from 08:00 to 20:00. Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Price: AED 10. Heritage Ticket: AED 20 (includes visits to four other museums in the complex).
Written August 30, 2023
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Inam K
Islamabad, Pakistan582 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Located am booth avenue in heart of Sharjah, UAE, the bait al Naboodah museum is quite near to other places of interest.very helpful to understand the culture and living of Bedouin people in this area.
Written September 27, 2017
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AliAlAwadh
Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia55 contributions
Feb 2012 • Family
This is a very old home in Sharjah old city. It is a nice experience as you would be able to see how people used to live in this part of the world.
Written September 27, 2012
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o4hara
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates32 contributions
Sep 2012 • Friends
It is something you can do combined with the other musuems in the area. It is one of the few preserved emirati house you would get to see well preserved for tourists eyes.
Written September 16, 2012
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Fouzia S
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates388 contributions
Dec 2018 • Business
The Bait Al Naboodah, affiliated with Sharjah Museums Authority umbrella is a certain scene stealer.
An original coastal house in the heart of Sharjah (near Al Marjiha area), catering to a traditional Emirati ambience in a antique dwelling that has been refurbished & restored to not only promote an authentic setting but also enable the visitor engulf the true physical essence of this Arab style living.
We were invited to a local breakfast that encompassed a quick powerpoint presentation, various simple classical dishes of this region, a demonstration of a popular milk dessert & a detailed brewing process of the exotic coffee beans or "qahwa" as it is famously named.
Breakfast was delicious, delectable- the date pudding, a sure winner. List of the menu served is worth a watch in the pictures below.
With a theatre, art center, a rain house, a tea house, a calligraphy centre & more, all within its vicinity, Bait Al Naboodah is a conscious effort to welcome, widen & import wisdom to one's worldly view on the United Arab Emirates.
A must see for the local, expat & foreign visitor to this country.
An original coastal house in the heart of Sharjah (near Al Marjiha area), catering to a traditional Emirati ambience in a antique dwelling that has been refurbished & restored to not only promote an authentic setting but also enable the visitor engulf the true physical essence of this Arab style living.
We were invited to a local breakfast that encompassed a quick powerpoint presentation, various simple classical dishes of this region, a demonstration of a popular milk dessert & a detailed brewing process of the exotic coffee beans or "qahwa" as it is famously named.
Breakfast was delicious, delectable- the date pudding, a sure winner. List of the menu served is worth a watch in the pictures below.
With a theatre, art center, a rain house, a tea house, a calligraphy centre & more, all within its vicinity, Bait Al Naboodah is a conscious effort to welcome, widen & import wisdom to one's worldly view on the United Arab Emirates.
A must see for the local, expat & foreign visitor to this country.
Written December 13, 2018
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Surya K
India100 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
The Museum is right in the Heart of Sharjah and shows us the life in olden times. You get to know about thatched houses, kitchen and other utensils, household items of old times etc. Al Hisn Museum and other historical and cultural places are nearby! Buzzing streets of Rolla with lots of business and commercial establishments are nearby. There is a corniche to walk around and Museum of Islamic Civilization is also close. You get to see Sharjah's port and Dhow anchorage near this place. A wonderful place to see, understand and experience the Sharjah of yesteryears and nearby places great to do shopping too!
Written March 4, 2016
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Buzzy1
Boulder, Colorado546 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
We did a long and warm walk from the Blue Souk to this Museum, only to find it closed for
renovations. So call ahead before you go to be sure it is operating. Also interesting
was that there was no signage indicating this was a museum, until you get close to the
entrance. We walked around the entire building befor finding the entrance door, with
a small handwritten closed sign on it. Disappointing.
renovations. So call ahead before you go to be sure it is operating. Also interesting
was that there was no signage indicating this was a museum, until you get close to the
entrance. We walked around the entire building befor finding the entrance door, with
a small handwritten closed sign on it. Disappointing.
Written February 3, 2015
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usharamsankar
Bengaluru, India95 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
again a nice place to visit and understand about the culture.... how well these are maintained... do not have to travel a lot to reach from other attractive places..
Written July 20, 2014
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Manish K
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3,979 contributions
Aug 2019
Bait Al Naboodah museum is among those located in the heart of Sharjah. The museum was actually the home of the famous pearl merchant, Al Naboodah, who built a fortune in the pearl trade in India and France. The home is one of the better examples of traditional Emirati architecture, with influences from the above-mentioned places too.
The museum has a gallery on the life of the merchant, which was okish and another couple of galleries explaining the features. The ones that were worth seeing was the kitchen, bedroom and the summer room on the first floor as well as the courtyard. There was a temporary exhibition gallery on the ground floor, which wasn't anything great either.
All in all, it was a mixed bag. I spent around 30 minutes here, which is sufficient to see the place. Entrance is AED 5.
The museum has a gallery on the life of the merchant, which was okish and another couple of galleries explaining the features. The ones that were worth seeing was the kitchen, bedroom and the summer room on the first floor as well as the courtyard. There was a temporary exhibition gallery on the ground floor, which wasn't anything great either.
All in all, it was a mixed bag. I spent around 30 minutes here, which is sufficient to see the place. Entrance is AED 5.
Written September 9, 2019
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Dewi C
Cardiff, UK147 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Fine old building, beautifully restored and with its story clearly told through signage in English as well as Arabic.
Written February 18, 2019
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