UAE is an Arabian country with a long history and a vibrant culture. Every year, many travelers go To UAE, and tourism covers a big part of this country’s economy. UAE has a lot of different places to visit and fun activities to engage in. Most of these options are modern centers and activities, but there are some places inspired by the long history of the United Arab Emirates, like traditional shopping centers and museums.
Many UAE visitors are interested in learning about the Arabian culture and informing themselves about the great history of the Middle East. United Arab Emirates Museums are the best place to learn more about the humanity and history of every culture and tribe, especially Arab culture. The modern vibe will trick you into thinking the UAE has a short history. But the truth is that the United Arab Emirates is one of the oldest countries in the world, and it has a memory going back to primitive man. Even many of the world’s most followed religions come from the Middle East.
The UAE’s rich culture and history give the country great potential for museums and historical sights. In UAE museums, you don’t collect information about the government itself. You will learn about the history of humanity, the Middle East, religions, etc. In this article, we will introduce some of UAE’s top museums and briefly describe them.
Dubai Museum
Al Fahidi is a castle from the 1700s; in 1971, the Dubai Museum was built. This castle is located in one of Dubai’s most traditional areas and has become a museum nowadays.
You can see the steps and the path of Dubai and UAE’s progress. You will see what challenges the United Arab Emirates faced to become what it is today and what this country was before the wealth from the discovery of petroleum.
You will gain information about the culture of the United Arab Emirates before modernization.
- Location: Al Fahidi Fort, Al Fahidi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Timings:
- Fri – Fri 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- Sat – Thu 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Al Ahmadiya School
Al Ahmadiya School is one of Dubai’s premier schools, and it was not public and not entirely under government surveillance. This semi-formal school was built in 1912 and continued its work until 1962. After the school’s closing, the government renovated it and changed it to a museum.
One of the reasons that tourists show a lot of interest in this museum is the traditional architecture and interior space that has stayed the same since the first opening. You can see what a conventional Arabian school looked like in the past. Other than that, there are a lot of historical pieces in this school that present teachers’ and students’ biographies, educational tools, etc.
Several famous people in the history of the UAE have been students in this school, which has added to the importance and fame of Al Ahmadiya School (museum).
- Location: Deira, Al Ras, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Timings:
- Saturday – Thursday: 8 am – 7:30 pm
- Friday: 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sharjah Natural History Museum
This is one of the best natural history museums in the world. The Sharjah Natural History Museum has different parts, each containing a different category (earth, space, sea, botanical, etc).
In the Sharjah Natural History Museum, you can see the wildlife of the Persian Gulf and its coastline. Some parts of the Sharjah Natural History Museum are for kids, allowing children to enjoy themselves. Museums are primarily dull for kids, and they get frustrated in museums. However, this museum has created some exciting activities that make it more amusing for them.
- Location: 173 Sheikh Zayed St, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
- Timings:
- Sunday – Thursday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
- Friday: 2 PM to 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM to 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: closed
Dubai Coffee Museum
Drinking coffee is an essential part of the Arabian culture and has a long history in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai Coffee Museum is an intriguing museum to help you gain more information about the tradition of making, serving, and drinking coffee in Arab culture. You can purchase books about the traditions around coffee in Arabian culture or purchase necessary supplies for making Arabic coffee. There is also a coffee shop in the Dubai Coffee Museum where you can drink good Arabic coffee.
Dubai Coffee Museum was inaugurated on September 29 (International Coffee Day) in 2014.
- Location: Historical neighborhood, Bastakiya, Villa 44, Al Hisn St, Al Fahidi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Timings:
- Saturday – Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM.
- Friday: closed.
Camel Museum
The Camel Museum was inaugurated in 1940, one of the oldest museums in the UAE. As you might already know, the camel is one of the main symbols of Arabic culture. Camel is so essential in the United Arab Emirates that they have too many words and phrases to describe them. This museum gives you complete information about the importance of the camel in Arabic culture and other important animals in the UAE.
- Location: 779Q+9V7 Al Shandagha Historical District, Dubai – United Arab Emirates.
- Timings:
- Monday – Sunday: 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi is a museum offering a collection of humanity’s art and cultural history. This exciting museum with fascinating architecture was designed by a French architect named Jean Nouvel.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum is an art museum that works under an agreement between The United Arab Emirates and France. The deal allows the UAE to use the Louvre’s name on this museum until 2037.
Louvre Abu Dhabi is a grand collection of art pieces and projects from all over the world. 600 art pieces are permanent, and 300 temporary pieces have been borrowed from other museums and galleries worldwide.
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- Location: Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Timings:
- Tuesday – Sunday: 10 AM to 6:30 PM.
- Monday: closed
Al Ain Palace Museum
Al Ain Palace Museum is also known as the Sheikh Zayed Museum and the reason is that the Sheikh Zayed family lived in this palace until 1966. In this museum, you will see how the rich people and the men in power used to live in the United Arab Emirates in the past. You will see the luxurious life of Arab Sheikhs and different aspects of their wealth and power.
- Location: Hessa Bint Mohamed St, Central District, Al Mutawaa, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Timings: every day: 9 AM to 7 PM
