Museums in Dubai

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Museums in Dubai

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  • Julie M
    Dublin, Ireland3 contributions
    We came for the early morning yoga with Emilsy at the skypool, it was fabulous even though I cannot bend very well, and I don't particularly like early mornings ;-), Emilsy was amazing, breakfast in the lounge was very tasty and full of flavour, our server Marvin was so friendly and helpful, cannot recommend this enough, and I would definitely do it again in a heartbeat.
    Written 27 March 2023
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  • Ghadah I
    3 contributions
    One of the best places I visited and I recommend every one to go with their kids
    Educational, motivate thinking and movement
    Clean , friendly guides

    The only thing I would recommend for this place is to offer towels for the kids after the water play
    And to asks the parents to have extra cloths with them before going

    Thank you for amazing experience
    Written 28 February 2023
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  • Orem
    10 contributions
    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
    Written 15 May 2022
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  • Ketand17
    Mombasa17 contributions
    A truly fascinating place where you discover how our complex minds can be tricked.. Seeing is always not believing!
    Nested in Al Seef- The Dubai Heritage Centre this Museum is a must see for visitors. Walking through the Souk to get to the museum is also a beautiful experience

    The team at the Museum are extremely helpful and guide you through it.. taking some memorable along the way. Some exhibits will make you smile, others astonish you and some make you wonder how the mind works.

    A must visit when in Dubai ( best during the winter months to experience the charm and colours of Al Seef on foot)
    Written 20 January 2023
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  • Redwan A
    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia33 contributions
    The architecture of the museum is stunning.
    Staff are very friendly. The exhibits within the museum while very interesting are very few. So this museum will probably not take more than an hour. But considering the relatively cheap tickets of 25 Dirhams, it's a good value for money
    Written 24 November 2022
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  • Laura S
    Montreal, Canada41 contributions
    The museum is stunning. It’s very nicely laid out and there are people to direct you every step of the way even though it’s mostly self-guided. Clearly a lot of thought and planning went into it and it was really eye-opening and educational. I would plan for at least 3 hours to view all the pavilions. The restored historic houses were one of my favourite aspects of it although there were a lot of interactive and participatory elements as well. It’s definitely definitely worth the trip. The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable as well, particularly in the jewellery section.
    Written 13 March 2023
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  • Satish K
    1 contribution
    Good place! Wonderful guide. lots of greenery to see and much to learn. Cool place with plenty pictures to be taken. Would recommend
    Written 6 November 2022
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  • NICHOLAS T
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates5,591 contributions
    Alserkal Avenue is a hip enclosed area in Al Quoz. There are a lot of great independent businesses, including fitness centres, food and beverage outlets, cinemas, galleries and more.

    There is very limited traffic and lovely open areas to sit and take the world in. Plenty of parking is available outside the perimeter.

    There are also regular pop up events and a recurring farmer’s market on Sundays.
    Written 18 February 2023
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  • Candie2
    Houston, TX28 contributions
    Have good variety of gifts and souvenirs. It is a nice market place, not to expensive. The people are so polite.
    Written 4 October 2021
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  • Robert O
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,578 contributions
    Created in 1997 after most of traditional Dubai had already been demolished to make way for skyscrapers and modern apartment blocks. The heritage village is not like Disney land, but sometimes feels a bit like it. The purpose of the place is to acquaint foreign visitors with old traditions of Dubai (what kind of food people ate, the boats they built, pottery they made, in what kind of houses or shelters they lived, their cultural expression etc.).

    Worth a visit if you are interested in what Dubai was like before the big transition.

    Located north of Ghubaiba metro station along the creek.
    Written 17 February 2023
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  • Rosario_it
    Belgium1,827 contributions
    The house is very attractive and it has been beatifully restored.
    The architecture is very beautiful and there were particularly beautiful wooden doors and windows.
    Written 10 November 2019
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  • tony g
    Penrith, UK85 contributions
    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.
    Written 20 January 2023
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  • jbwhitehouse
    Dallas, TX1,792 contributions
    Opened in 2013, the items on display in this 3-building museum complex are actually the personal collection of Ahmed Obeid Al Mansoori. The displays range widely from Alexander the Great artifacts to an excellent multi-room exhibit on the holocaust and different religions. Outside displays include a bedouin tent and Jewish succah. Additional displays include the local area, finding pearls, the golden Koran to cite a small sampling. Interested in weaponry, old atlases, or letters to and from Napoleon? This museum has it all.
    Written 30 January 2023
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  • Susie G
    London, UK11 contributions
    A hidden gem of an art gallery, Jameel allows you to get close insights into some of the best contemporary art in the region.

    If you thought you knew Arabic art, think again.
    Written 30 May 2022
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  • khano
    Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan1 contribution
    Good service good . I am very happy. Thanks sir . It is very good shop . please deal with this man . Great service excellent.
    Written 22 February 2023
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