It is a place replete with historical significance. It is one of the oldest buildings of Dubai. It was started in 1971 by the then ruler of Dubai. There are a fort and a number of galleries which portray the rich culture of the land. The Al Faidi fort is the most important part of the Dubai museum as it bears testimony to the rich historical past of the culture of Dubai filled with Asian and African artefacts.
It displays the historical story of life before oil was discovered in the emirates. One room inside the museum is full of old maps of Dubai. Each part of the museum reeks of the extravagant culture of the past days. There is a model mosque and also depictions of a typical desert life. There are various cabinets which are full of old archaeological findings from Al Quasis.
Location: Al Faidi Street, opposite the Grand Mosque
Timings: Monday to Sunday 8.30 A.M – 8.30 P.M except for Friday 2:30 PM – 8:30 PM