894 reviews

Al Shindagha Museum

Name: Al Shindagha Museum
Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Rating: 4.6

Dubai

288 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Museum Fishing pond Fishing lake

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Al Shindagha Museum is a museum, fishing pond and fishing lake located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The average rating of this business is 4.60 out of 5 stars based on 894 reviews. The street address of this business is 288 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. Al Shindagha Museum is open seven days a week from 10:00am to 08:00pm.

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Where Al Shindagha Museum is located at?: Al Shindagha Museum is located at 288 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

Reviews

5 Colin Beaton 36 months ago

Sympathetic renovation to historic buildings, authentic and genuine, very good museum displays and information, great value as one ticket gets you into all the museums, limited F&B, plenty of parking, exterior access to all buildings so very hot in the summer, a little tricky to find given the location in old Dubai, a great experience for anyone wanting to learn about the history of Dubai. Photos are of the perfume musem

5 Yock Song Law 36 months ago

A good museum to gain insights on dubai Development. To me house 3 on dubai creek, house 10 on al maktoum residence and house 15 life on land are better. Do need a fair bit of patience, time and energy to navigate through all the housem. At least 4hrs needed if you are very indepth museum goer

5 Alex Drukpa. 36 months ago

Al Shindagha Museum is a fantastic destination for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of the UAE. The museum is located in Dubai's historic Al Shindagha district and offers a fascinating glimpse into the country's past.
What makes history beautiful is the way we celebrate it. And that's exactly how this place does it. The guide was amazingly courteous and informed. The displays are gorgeous and the location mesmerizing. There are 14 houses around which you can explore and almost in every one there is guidance. Everyone were extremely nice and helpful, also really interesting to listen to. There are all kinds of free workshops. Whole museum is extremely interactional so even the kids will enjoy it. Amidst all the billboards and the glitz and glam, it can be easy to forget that there was life in Dubai before Starbucks. If you are at all interested in the culture and history of Dubai or the UAE, you should visit this museum. One of the most educational places in Dubai apart from the museum of the future. You learn everything about how Dubai came into existence and where the future is going. A worth a visit experience where your 2 to 3 hours are spent without knowing when it went away, had a wonderful experience going through different houses with each having its own theme and still left some due to time constraints.

5 Anoushka Sequeira Fernandes 36 months ago

The museum is worth a visit and definitely a workout. A lovely insight into to the making of Dubai and how it came to be. The different houses are mesmerising and definitely worth a visit especially for history buffs.

5 Naushad Hashim 36 months ago

I recommend everyone to visit around 15 museum to learn more about culture, heritage and much more. Children should visit jewellery art making, perfume making, children museum etc to make visit memorable.

5 Vivek Raju 39 months ago

One of the most educational places in Dubai apart from the museum of the future. You learn everything about how Dubai came into existence and where the future is going. You also get to see a lot of culture about the UAE.

5 Tripti KGolem 40 months ago

I’m sure a lot of tourists would not have seen this magnificent beauty. This is Al Shindagha Museum. Unlike other ordinary museums, this one has about 15 homes and each have a brief story to tell. Starting from the the details of Bur Dubai and Creek, it takes you through the culture, civilisation, livelihood, trade and globalisation. Interesting fact was one house which belonged to the princess a few years back and now was converted into beautiful museum house.

5 LittleMrs Pfaffenrath 40 months ago

Al Shindagha Museum is a fantastic destination for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of the UAE. The museum is located in Dubai's historic Al Shindagha district and offers a fascinating glimpse into the country's past.

The museum is beautifully designed, with exhibits spread over several buildings that showcase various aspects of Emirati life, from pearl diving and fishing to traditional crafts and trade. The interactive displays and audio-visual presentations make for an engaging experience, and visitors can learn about the country's development and progress over the years.

One of the highlights of the museum is the recreated traditional Emirati home, which is a must-see for anyone interested in local architecture and design. The museum's knowledgeable staff members are always on hand to answer questions and provide additional information, making the experience even more enjoyable.

Overall, Al Shindagha Museum is an excellent attraction that provides an informative and entertaining experience for visitors of all ages. It's a great place to spend a few hours learning about the UAE's fascinating history and culture, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Dubai.

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Business Hours

Wednesday	10:00am - 08:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 08:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 08:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 08:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 08:00pm
Monday	10:00am - 08:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 08:00pm