The Al Fahidi Fort and Dubai Museum

If you are going to Dubai and wish to take in some culture while you are there then the Dubai Museum located at the Al-Fahidi Fort is certainly a must. It has been called one of the most impressive museums in the country and it will give your visit both a historical and cultural perspective.

The fort where it is located, first used for protection against foreign invaders and the ruler’s office, is over 200 years old and is thought to be the oldest structure in Dubai.
Inside the museum you can view exhibits chronicling the extraordinary development of Dubai from a small fishing village to an international hub. Most of the museum uses life-size dioramas complete with an excellent use of video and sound to illustrate several aspects of historic Dubai life. Some of these exhibits depict Islamic schools, various workshops, a dhow dock, a marvelous underwater pearling display, and several others. There are also a number of displays that explore the nuances of desert living, from flora and fauna to desert survival and the desert at night. If you are interested in artifacts there are plenty that abound the museum both big and small. In the courtyard you can view cannons, boats and huts and inside you can observe excavated pottery and other relics some dating back to the 2nd millennium B.C..

So if you are thinking of spending some time in Dubai consider setting some time aside to have an in depth look at the history and culture of Dubai at the Dubai Museum. If you are interested in learning more or are looking for a tour of this and many other exciting places take a look at one of our base tour packages here: http://www.latitudetours.com/pages/dubai-3-day-dubai-highlights. -Derek H.