Doorway to Unique Experiences: 7 Museums in Dubai to Add to Your Bucket-list!

Apart from world-class infrastructure and a stunning duo of the old and the new – Dubai is also home to some of the most beautiful museums in the world. Perfect for people of all ages, every museum in Dubai encapsulates UAE’s rich heritage while offering an experience that you will find nowhere else.

When exploring the glitz and glam of Dubai, enjoy the finest blend of the past, present and future with these epic museums the city.

Dubai Museum

Located in the Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai Museum introduces you to the day-to-day local life before UAE’s discovery of oil. As you commence the tour of this place, you will come across a myriad of staples of traditional Emirati life, including mock souks and date farms. Moreover, the museum exhibits also include a weapon arsenal and pottery collection that further takes you back to the conventional Arabian era.

Etihad Museum

Sing praises of Dubai’s yet another architectural marvel and learn about the founding days of the United Arab Emirates at the Etihad Museum. Located near the Union House on 1 Jumeirah Street, the modern complex educates visitors about the formation of the UAE through photographs, films and more. It is, hands down, one of the best places in Dubai for all the history lovers to travel back in time.

Dubai Coffee Museum

The Dubai Coffee Museum is a place-made-in-heaven for all the coffee aficionados out there. Don’t take our word for it, just walk into this aromatic space that embraces the region’s age-old love for coffee. Learn about the regional and global coffee scene as you explore a myriad of zones, each depicting the making and drinking culture. Don’t stop there – walk upstairs to catch up on books related to coffee.

Pearl Museum

Dubai Pearl Museum is a tribute to the glorious pearl-diving heritage of the gulf region. Located on the 15^th floor of the Emirates NBD Head Office in Deira, the museum houses a trove of world’s most exquisite pearls. Let this one-of-a-kind museum transport you to the Pearl Age. Learn about the livelihood of pearl divers and merchants of Arabia and the pearl diving techniques. The tour will last for about an hour – and will make sure to leave you in awe.

Museum of the Future

The chances are that this museum has already grabbed a check-box on your Dubai bucket-list! In case it hasn’t, now is the time to add Museum of the Future to your travel plans. This isn’t your ordinary museum, but rather a masterpiece bridging the past and the future. The three-storey structure is a striking complex, inviting you to touch and feel the potential evolution of ecology, wellness, space, technology and whatnot!

Coins Museum

Located in the Al Fahidi Historic District, the Coins Museum celebrates the currency history of the Middle East. In a relatively small complex, you will explore eight exhibits, each based on a different historic era, including the Arab-Sasanian period. The museum offers you a glimpse of over 470 coins, minted in countries, including the Arabian Peninsula, Turkey and Iraq. The architectural setting adds more to its traditional appeal.

Museum of Illusions

When in Dubai, free up some time on your calendar and visit the Museum of Illusions, a super-cool place full of tricks! Packed with deceptive exhibits, the museum is home to a plethora of optic illusions, mind-boggling installations and images that will definitely give you a good time exploring all of it.

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