Dubai is not only about huge buildings, malls, and skyscrapers but there are plenty of sites which enrich the visitors with the history of Dubai and its rich culture & traditions. Located in the Al Fahidi Fort, this is the oldest building of Dubai which offers a prerequisite knowledge about the old Dubai. It’s a must-visit if you are a tourist here as your traveling would be incomplete without adding Dubai Museum to the list. 

It was built in 1787 and served as a fortress, weapons arsenal and a prison. Under the reign of Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, it was reformed into a museum which was in the year 1971. It’s the perfect place to enhance your knowledge about old Dubai life before the discovery of oil and its people, like their houses, farms, food, livelihood, etc. Once you enter the museum there are a series of halls centered around a courtyard and many underground galleries, two of which depicts the history of Dubai through photos and videos  to grasp a better understanding about the same.

Enhance your knowledge by looking at the items dating to 3000BC which are properly preserved to maintain its long life, about the system of weights and balances, pearl diving, date farming and much other historic information important in understanding the old Dubai life. The audio tracks and video facility helps to understand better and makes your experience of acquiring knowledge more broader.

Give yourself a soulful treat by knowing about Dubai’s exquisite history and how life was before oil was discovered. This knowledge will help you in seeking out the vast differences in the way people lived before and in modern Dubai. You’ll find this gem hidden at the southern end of the Dubai Creek. Visit now to gain insightful knowledge on the old Dubai life and its culture.