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Impressive museums and art galleries in Dubai

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A guide to Dubai’s museums dedicated to everything from the history of the UAE and futuristic technologies to the inventions of ages past, coffee, coins, and contemporary art.

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This is a historical museum dedicated to the UAE’s path to independence. Most of the information there is presented using touchscreens and engaging videos. The building itself is shaped like a folded document, symbolizing the declaration of the Emirates' union.

Located along the Dubai Creek, this restored historical neighborhood is a key heritage site showcasing Dubai’s way of life from the mid-19th century to the 1970s. Enjoy the spectacular architecture, traditional courtyard layouts, and wind towers along with everything else.

Located in the Al Fahidi district, this museum is all about coffee. You’ll find coffee grinders from different eras, precision scales for brewing, and various types of coffee, from Ethiopian to Arabic. As you enter, you can try out the strong Emirati coffee called gahwa.

This arts center on the shores of Dubai Creek offers free ticketless access for all. It doesn’t have a permanent exhibit, instead regularly hosting contemporary art exhibits. The center is considered one of the city’s architectural landmarks.

Built on the site of former industrial warehouses, Alzerkal Avenue boasts dozens of galleries, workshops, cafes, restaurants, showrooms, and concert venues.

This is an open-air museum dedicated to Emirati heritage. The interactive exhibit is divided into several sections: Governance and Society, Creativity and Well-Being, and Living off the Sea and Land.

An art gallery which often collaborates with local artists, it hosts at least six exhibits a year. It also conducts open workshops and has an educational art center with programs for designers.

This museum dedicated to the achievements of Emirati women offers temporary exhibits with works by the best female artists of the Emirates. The permanent exhibit tells the stories of the women who made the greatest contributions to the country’s development in science, art, and business.

This place is all about the history of coins. It’s located in the Al Fahidi district and features over 470 rare coins from across the Middle East, spanning different ages. The oldest coins on display here date back to the 7th century.

Impressive museums and art galleries in Dubai

Etihad Museum

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

Coffee Museum

Jameel Arts Centre

Alzerkal Avenue Dxb

Al Shindagha Museum

Tashkeel Al Fahidi

Women's Museum Bait Al Banat

Dubai Coins Museum