Etihad Museum & Al Shindagha Museum

Dubai Historical Museums

Learn more about history of the UAE

There are many different activities in Dubai and visiting museums is one of the most popular among tourists. Here you can have a good time and learn more about the amazing history of the UAE.

Al Shindagha Museum is dedicated to the history and traditions of the country. It has been recently opened on the shores of Dubai Creek. Here you can visit the modern multimedia Dubai Creek exhibition Birth of a City which tells about the development of the region during the last centuries. During the tour, you can watch interactive videos, use touch screens and see historical photographs and artifacts. The exposition is divided into several sections: "State and Society", "Creativity and Well-being", "Life on Land and at Sea". All guests of the museum will also watch a truly unique film about the history of the country. The video is available in Arabic and English and it is repeated every 20 minutes.

After walking through the main part of the museum, do not forget to stop by the House of Perfume. Here you will learn how fragrances became an important part of the UAE's cultural heritage.

The Etihad Museum is one of the most interesting places in Dubai. It is dedicated to the history of the Emirates. The museum is located next to the House of the Union, where an agreement to create the UAE was signed in 1971. The futuristic building resembles a sheet of paper with a declaration and seven golden columns. The columns symbolize the seven pens with which the declaration was signed, and also reflects the number of emirates. Etihad Museum exhibits include documentaries, photographs and interactive maps which tell how the federation was formed.

Etihad Museum & Al Shindagha Museum Tickets

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Visiting Etihad Museum & Al Shindagha Museum

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How to buy a ticket?

After confirming the order, you will receive an e-ticket to your email. You will need to exchange it for a paper ticket at the pre-booked tickets box office. You must have a passport with you.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

1. Tickets are non-refundable.

2. The ticket is booked for a specific date and time. Rescheduling for another time or date is possible no later than 48 hours before the date of the ticket.

3. Please mind that in case of loss or damage of the ticket, refund is not possible, a new ticket is not issued.

Location of Museums in Dubai

Al Shindagha Museum Location

- Al Shindagha, Dubai Creek area.

The Etihad Museum Location

- 1 Jumeirah St, Jumeirah - Dubai.