Located south of Dubai Creek, The Al Fahidi Fort built in 1787  has survived through the years and is considered the oldest standing structure in Dubai. This fort was renovated and transformed into Dubai Museum, which is now a popular tourist attraction in Dubai. The Ruler of Dubai opened the museum in 1971 so that the traditional way of life in Dubai could be captured and preserved.

The museum's historic setting makes this a perfect place for a journey back in time when Dubai was merely a desert settlement. Dubai's simple and traditional life before the discovery of oil which brought its extravagant advance towards modernism can be witnessed here. In the museum, different wings are dedicated to various aspects of Dubai’s Bedouin era, with galleries that contain exhibits and life-size dioramas that illustrate daily life before the invention of technology and modernism in the emirate.

Several exhibits illuminate the trade route of Dubai by displaying local antiques and artifacts from countries that traded with Dubai. These exhibits illustrate how Dubai started out as a modest village settlement before it took the world by storm with its innovative and astonishing new-age attractions and architectural marvels that transformed it into a world-renowned tourist destination. The entrance fee to Dubai Museum is AED 3 for adults and AED 1 for children below the age of 6.

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Dr.Ritu Choubey (2 months ago)
Nice but not extraordinary. From the outside it really looks very futuristic but from the inside it's just filled with very high quality LED screen and sound effects. Nothing futuristic about it. It is always jampacked, tickets sold out in advance, and even if you have tickets, there is a queue to get in. Please make sure that you go at the slot you booked in. They wait for a couple of minutes after the slot, after it the ticket expires automatically. Maybe couple of years back this might look futuristic, now it is quite mid.
Suman Qureshi (2 months ago)
Recently visited the Museum of the Future with great excitement, having heard so much about it. Unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations. Tickets were completely sold out, and I had to purchase at a significantly higher price due to the high demand. Upon arrival, there was a long wait of about 30-35 minutes in a queue, as visitors are allowed inside in groups. Once inside, the experience started with a short film on a large screen, showcasing a vision of what the future might look like. As we moved further into the museum, we realized that most of the exhibits consisted of videos and voiceovers narrating futuristic concepts. There were no interactive features, such as robots or engaging activities, which I had anticipated. The visit was underwhelming and didn't live up to the hype. The only notable aspect was the opportunity to access the rooftop, offering a nice view of the city. Overall, it wasn't worth the excitement or the inflated ticket price, leaving me a bit disappointed.
Laila Badi (2 months ago)
Visiting the Museum of the Future is like stepping into a dream of tomorrow. The architecture alone is breathtaking—a true masterpiece that captures innovation and vision. Inside, every exhibit feels like a glimpse into what humanity can achieve with imagination and technology. From interactive displays to thought-provoking installations, the experience is both inspiring and educational. It’s a place that sparks curiosity and leaves you in awe of the possibilities ahead. A must-visit destination for anyone passionate about progress and innovation!”
Mini Explorer (2 months ago)
Honestly this place is overrated ! This place does not feel like a museum it feels like an entertaining place where you would just go and have fun , but it doesn’t have enough knowledge for it to be a museum it is quite nice though . Each level in this museum reveals a new chapter to a book my two personal favorite chapters were the space and the therapy chapter but the rest were ok . Most of the time this place shows us a projected image or video on a wall, it is cool but it’s a bit boring . I wish that they spread out more interesting knowledge or information throughout the museum because it is not really a museum without knowledge . I also need to mention that this museum is very very very crowded and you might stay in the cue for about an hour or so to enter so that’s why I got a fast pass . I do not recommend children or people that sit on a wheelchair to visit this museum due to it having too much stairs without an elevator as shown in one of my photos and the places that do have an elevator are usually very busy . Although if you did bring someone that is disabled, the museum does hand out two free tickets and fast tracks only if you have a people of determination ID . As for children this place would be incredibly boring and tiring for the little ones and you would have to chase your kid everywhere but they do have a kids play area which I THINK that you can drop them off at . After all this place is a good place to visit with a friend but they do need to make a few upgrades to enhance the museum and make it feel like you are learning something when you are going there .
Paul Ciprian (3 months ago)
It is not a museum, but more a kind of amusement park. The architecture of the building is exceptional, totally out of the ordinary. But, unfortunately, this is the only exceptional part of the visit. The museum seems to be aimed more at children, it is oriented more towards the spectacular, towards entertainment, than towards science. I was expecting interactive experiments, some exhibits containing cutting-edge technologies. Instead, I found a lot of stuff that makes me think of computer games. Also, I wasn't impressed by the chapter dedicated to the senses and "well-being". I liked the outside terrace, where you have a beautiful view. Buy tickets online, before the date of the visit, otherwise there is a very high risk of not being able to enter. It is very crowded and they are always sold-out. The ticket price seemed a far too high to me.
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