Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
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8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
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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.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Al Fahidi
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- Al Fahidi • 7 min walk
- Al Ras • 9 min walk
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- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, Minnesota3,477 contributionsImpressive and Historic FortThis review if just of the exterior of the fort as we did not go inside as the Museum has been closed since the pandemic. However, Al Fahidi Fort is an impressive sight and provides a real sense of history. Built in 1787, it is the oldest structure in the city still standing. It is located near the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood along scenic Dubai Creek and it is an area, along with Al Seef, well worth exploring to experience the "old" Dubai.Visited November 2022Written 20 July 2023
- SeyonLondon, United Kingdom13 contributionsDubai museumThe ancient past of Dubai. How they started and keep progressing to become one of the most beautiful city in the world. Let's of facts about the city and the transformation so far. Quite an interesting journey. I wish leaders in Africa can think and have great vision for development to make Africa compete with the rest of the world.Visited September 2022Travelled with familyWritten 7 August 2023
- zuvBucharest, Romania27,166 contributionsSmall fortressA not very imposing fort, seen from the outside. Stone walls, not very high, and a few towers, not very impressive either. The fort houses the Dubai museum, but it is currently closed to visitors. So all you can do is walk along the walls trying to see it from as many angles as possible.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 19 November 2023
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tammyBaltimore_Md
Baltimore, MD2,350 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Along a pretty busy roadway, next to Dubai Creek but unfortunately closed to the public currently. Looks interesting from outside, but can't say anymore than that.
Written 23 November 2023
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania27,166 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
A not very imposing fort, seen from the outside. Stone walls, not very high, and a few towers, not very impressive either. The fort houses the Dubai museum, but it is currently closed to visitors. So all you can do is walk along the walls trying to see it from as many angles as possible.
Written 19 November 2023
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Seyon
London, UK13 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
The ancient past of Dubai. How they started and keep progressing to become one of the most beautiful city in the world. Let's of facts about the city and the transformation so far. Quite an interesting journey. I wish leaders in Africa can think and have great vision for development to make Africa compete with the rest of the world.
Written 7 August 2023
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN3,477 contributions
Nov 2022
This review if just of the exterior of the fort as we did not go inside as the Museum has been closed since the pandemic. However, Al Fahidi Fort is an impressive sight and provides a real sense of history. Built in 1787, it is the oldest structure in the city still standing. It is located near the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood along scenic Dubai Creek and it is an area, along with Al Seef, well worth exploring to experience the "old" Dubai.
Written 21 July 2023
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Maggie W
Toronto, Canada15 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
It’s a bit small but what to complain, the tickets are so cheap.
A great journey to learn the history of UAE, just the Pearl divers there look a bit scary. :)
A great journey to learn the history of UAE, just the Pearl divers there look a bit scary. :)
Written 9 June 2023
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,937 contributions
Jan 2023
The museum has been closed for several years now. It is located in the fort. Built in 1787 the fort served to defend Dubai against intruders primarily coming from the landside. The square shaped structure has towers at three of its four corners. As it served a military purpose it is not particularly beautiful, but at least you get an impression of Emirati capabilities some 200 years ago.
Written 17 February 2023
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel39,612 contributions
Sept 2022
This is a rather disappointing museum.
We were looking forward to enjoying it, arrived on time and found out it was closed, so all we could do is admire the old fort from the outside.
We were looking forward to enjoying it, arrived on time and found out it was closed, so all we could do is admire the old fort from the outside.
Written 11 November 2022
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DIL KHAN
Jaisalmer District, India213 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
This was second time and I love to be there but I made same mistake last time in 2019 when I was there is was close and now I been there two time and both time is close.. anyway I was happy to be there and it’s look amazing from outside .. I m sure from inside it’s more beautiful..
Written 16 August 2022
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Orem
10 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Ana amazing place to visit described as the oldest and first to be built in Dubai
I've visited it during a you with Mohamed (Aladdin tour), it was worth it
I've visited it during a you with Mohamed (Aladdin tour), it was worth it
Written 15 May 2022
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Geo G
Draper, UT535 contributions
Aug 2021
Nice to learn the history of Dubai to appreciate the great foresight of its leaders. From the old city to the fabulous metropolis it is today.
Written 1 September 2021
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Peter R
Singapore, Singapore20 contributions
I don’t understand your message - sorry
Patricia&Cia
Macae, RJ
Olá!!
Qual o preço do ingresso para o Museu?
Louis K
Brasschaat, Belgium569 contributions
The price = 3 Dirham (approximately €0.75) (!). Hope you enjoy it!
Ymae
Wellington, New Zealand75 contributions
Bonjour, j'envisage cette visite pour juin 2019 avec un enfant, pourriez vous s'il vous plait me renseigner sur les horaires d'ouverture et les taris ? Quand vous écrivez "un peu loin du métro" pourriez vous m'en dire un peu plus s'il vous plaît ? Merci d'avance
Paloma
Andorra la Vella, Andorra94 contributions
Je suis désolé je ne peux pas vous aider, parce que je suis allé en excursion privée,
Et si je vous dis que c'est un très beau musée et avec l' histoire
Tiyo Prasetyo
South Tangerang, Indonesia
Did you go underground? I was pretty much like you when seeing only the boat, old hack. But actually there's a lot more to see below and it's pretty good :)
388alaks
South Goa District, India61 contributions
Yes I saw it with all concentration and interest and it was really interesting to know how Dubai changed over to petroleum export and never looked back it’s really very interesting story how they use to live before the old Dubai and new is totally different some what cultural difference has been same but today’s life it has been overcome
by specialty sector total Morden conception!
miyuuminty
23 contributions
Is it safe going there alone?
Markispurs
Romford, UK63 contributions
Yes very safe, Dubai is one of the safest city’s I have been in.
What is the guided tour departure frequency?
As far as I know, the 1st tour with a guide starts at 8: 30am.
When is the next guided tour? How long is the entire tour?
Thanks for helping!
shibliab
Boston, MA36 contributions
I was in a group of five men, all from the USA, who just walked around and explored the exhibits in the Museum. It took us about an hour to cover all the floors and display rooms. All the exhibits are very clearly labelled and the explanations easy to read and understand. We did not ask for any guide but I saw tour groups who might not be fluent in English (Arabic or eastern European) accompanied by tour guides/chaperones. All the others in my team (who were of different age groups) walked around on our own and did not feel lost at all without a guide or interpreter. We never asked about the availability of a guide.
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Is there any family friendly places to eat nearby and how long does it take to get around?
Sangeetha M
23 contributions
It takes around 1 hour or more to see around..Depends on ur interest in the place....
Is there any family friendly places to eat nearby and how long does it take to get around?
wgalicaya
Cebu City, Philippines119 contributions
yes there are a lot of resto nearby. there's also a convenience store or if you prefer fine dining, there is also a resto nearby.
you will likely spent an hour for this or less.
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