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Interesting facts about Dubai Museum

Dubai is a city of luxury! Yes, but that doesn’t say that this great city lacks cultural pride. Dubai Museum is one of the finest places to explore this pride.

CT Cooper, Al abra and al hourey exhibit at the Dubai Museum, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons

Historical facts

There was a time where the whole of Dubai was covered by the desert. The lifestyles of the people were different, and their traditions as well. Dubai Museum is the perfect place in which you can explore all of them.

Al Fahidi Fort

The Al Fahidi Fort which was built in 1787 is home to the Dubai Museum. This fort was once the residential venue of the ruler, a garrison, and then a prison.

The origin of the Museum

Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum decided to convert this venue into a museum in 1971. The venue already had artefacts well-preserved, and just the declaration was needed.

The location

The museum is within easy access to any Palm Jumeirah hotel the likes of Avani Palm View Dubai. You find many landmarks around this area including Dubai souks and the Dubai Creek.

Exhibits

At the museum, you have the chance to explore many items used by pearl merchants back in the day. Many artefacts you see here have been made of copper, mud, and alabaster.

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