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  • Sara Pachachi
    Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates30 contributions
    Fun place for adults and kids
    It's a fun way to spend around 1.5 hours of your time. Really cool illusions, as well as insta moments and puzzles with great photo opportunities with your family or friends.
    Review of: Museum of Illusions
    Written 8 September 2023
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  • ajmawad
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates11 contributions
    Madam Tussauds dubai - family visit
    very nice experience
    kids enjoyed taking photos with their favorite characters
    also they enjoyed the activities
    recommended to visit
    Review of: Madame Tussauds Dubai
    Written 11 September 2023
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  • tony g
    Penrith, UK89 contributions
    Excellent exhibition of coffee equipment
    I last visited five years ago and was keen to return to enjoy the exhibition, the coffee, and see how it had developed since last time.

    We arrived by Uber, and the driver found somewhere quite near the coffee museum to drop us off. There were no signs to the museum but we found it quickly. We were given coffee and dates as soon as we arrived, but no explanation about what we were tasting. Then we began to look around the exhibition and were offered more coffee. This time, the lady was keen to explain how this Ethiopian coffee was different from the Arabic coffee we tried at the entrance, so it made sense. I was pleased she was there. We looked around some more and finished our trip in the upstairs cafe but it was closed unfortunately.

    I will visit again next time I am in Dubai but I will try to learn more about the history of coffee before I go. I would definitely call it an "exhibition", not a "museum", but it is very interesting and the lady serving the Ethiopian coffee did an excellent job.
    Review of: Coffee museum
    Written 20 January 2023
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  • Lara P
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates3 contributions
    The building is way more impressive than the exhibit
    I loved the building more than the exhibition, though it is interesting I found it much less impressive than other immersive museum experiences… perhaps the novelties there were already known of…
    I would say it pays what it costs, but I expected more from it… too much display and a few interactive stations that somehow repeat among themselves.
    Nice floor dedicated to the importance of well-being awareness.
    Review of: Museum Of The Future
    Written 14 September 2023
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  • Witoldzio
    Manhattan, KS607 contributions
    Impressive and important
    Good place, barely anybody in there, so you can have it all to yourself. The exhibit contains some very interesting personal objects of important Emirati women, lots of info about women's role in the UAE. The second floor has walls filled with poems (amazing!). The place has great energy. The lady at the entrance is also a great guide and she can answer many questions.
    Review of: Women's Museum Bait al Banat
    Written 19 January 2022
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  • BeatN
    County Cavan, Ireland40 contributions
    Huge range of souvenirs and art
    This place was recommended to me by the concierge at the hotel that I stayed. The name is actually a bit misleading since this is not a museum but a store for souvenirs and art in a warehouse style building. I was interested to purchase an Arabian Lamp that I saw during a previous visit to Dubai.
    This establishment had plenty of options available and Basheer was very helpful and patient to review all the different options with me.
    The building is located in an industrial estate and only the main offices are air conditioned. The products seem to be of very good quality. I am not certain if it is very good value in comparison to more touristic locations but the wide range is certainly a plus. I would also recommend negotiating over the price
    Review of: Antique Museum Dubai
    Written 19 July 2019
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  • Shaukat A
    Sargodha, Pakistan3 contributions
    I also have 1450 years old very rear and precious coin .I m from Pakistan 923005442332
    One of the oldest Islamic currency of Al Madina Munawara on this world. This coin is very precious especially for Muslims and it is very rare in this world. This coin is more than 1400 year old and this coin was used for the trade and buying or selling of products during time of Sahaba Karam..This unique coin of Madina was used in the Khalafat of Hazarat Abu Bakar saddique.



    Kalma Mubrik is written clearly on one side of coin along with names of Khulafa-e- Rashideen in Arabic language. On other side of coin there is picture of Al Masjid-e- Nabwi and word “Madina” in embossed form.



    Features and Benefits of this coin:

    1) More than 1400 years old coin

    2) This coin was used as currency during the earliest stage of arrival of Islam. It was used during the time of Khulafa-e-Rashideen.

    3) Master piece of ancient Islamic art and calligraphy.

    4) This coin is lucky coin containing blessings and barakat of Allah which I really feel always whenever it remains with me.

    5) One of the most precious and very rare coin on this world.

    6) This coin belongs to Holy land of Madina

    7) Only Muslims can realize the importance and worth of this coin.

    I have a rare islamic coin which is more than 1450 years old. You can clearly see "13 Hijri" word on coin. There is Kalma on it and also 4 Khulfas Names. I Want to sale it, but only people who can pay sufficient amount for this precious thing
    Review of: Coins Museum
    Written 16 May 2020
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  • Eshita Shah
    Mumbai, India77 contributions
    Unique place visited
    At first I wasn't very keen on visiting the museum. But once I was in I was a different world. We learned a lot about the falcons.
    Review of: Falcon Museum
    Written 22 November 2019
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  • Aylin T
    5 contributions
    The best gallery I have visited in Dubai!
    Gallery 27 is definitely by far the best gallery I have visited. Their artists that they work with are extremely talented and they all utilise a variety of techniques to present amazing art pieces with mixtures of different styles and textures. The gallery's style of pop art is exceptionally unique and makes it stand out from all the other galleries in Dubai. I highly recommend visiting here and indulging yourself in this wonderful experience! :)
    Review of: Gallery 27 Dubai
    Written 15 May 2023
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  • Maria
    Lucknow, India1,603 contributions
    A nice off-beat activity!
    I was a bit apprehensive about this one since most of my friends had no idea what it was all about but I am glad I went for it. A very different experience altogether, definitely worth a visit I would say.
    Review of: Dubai Pearl Museum
    Written 7 October 2018
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  • Kloudia
    Ajman, United Arab Emirates1,405 contributions
    good
    quiet small but interesting if you are interested in cameras and movies, actually we did enjoyed the visit but had not that much information about the items.we finished the tour in maybe half an hour.
    Review of: History Of Cinema Museum
    Written 31 October 2018
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  • atozportugal2018
    Mogan, Spain7 contributions
    Wrong location
    I recently visited what I believed to be the Camel Museum in Dubai, but unfortunately, I discovered that the location was incorrect. Despite the mix-up, I would like to share my positive impressions of the museum I did find.

    The museum I stumbled upon showcased a fascinating collection of camel-related artifacts and provided insightful information about the historical and cultural significance of camels in the region. The exhibits were well-presented, and I was able to learn about the importance of camels in Bedouin life, their role in transportation and trade, and their adaptations to the desert environment.

    Although I cannot provide an accurate review of the Camel Museum in Dubai, the museum I inadvertently visited was a pleasant surprise. It provided an educational and enjoyable experience, highlighting the rich heritage of the Arabian Peninsula and its close connection to camels.

    I would recommend contacting the local tourism authorities or doing further research to find the correct location for the Camel Museum in Dubai, as I believe it would offer an even more comprehensive and authentic exploration of this fascinating aspect of Emirati culture.
    Review of: Camel Museum
    Written 8 June 2023
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  • BeGuide
    Ahmedabad, India195 contributions
    Academy museum
    We accidentally reached police museum as it is not part of any package tour or one can't found out such type of tourist place as who wants to visit police but it is museum we get in to let's see what we can find and we can asked tourists to know about it. Here we found history of their weapon and how police force come in action to protect their country.
    Review of: Dubai Police Museum
    Written 17 November 2019
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  • Bing
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates1 contribution
    MUST VISIT
    it will blown your mind but don’t worry, the staffs are there to make sure that we understand the illusions.. worth it for its price!
    Review of: illusion City Dubai
    Written 24 September 2023
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  • jerrold613
    21 contributions
    A nice place to visit in Dubai
    Especially for those who remember the old Trucial States stamps -- issued in large quantities in decades past, a visit to the Philately museum in the Fahidi district is well worthwhile.
    Review of: Philately Museum
    Written 22 December 2022
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