Dubai is the realization of ingenuity, resiliency, prosperity, and growth grounded in rich culture and intangible heritage. Al Shindagha Museum conveys the vision of the Al Maktoum Family, Dubai and the UAE, sharing it with UAE Nationals, residents, and visitors from around the world.

Located on the banks of Dubai Creek in the most prominent historical neighborhood of Al Shindagha, the Museum is a beacon of Emirati heritage, connecting the rich past to the future and revealing contemporary Emirati identity.
Unforgettable journeys await to engage and inspire visitors as they enter the Visitor Center and beyond. The museum consists of 21 houses, featuring innovative multi-sensory interactive installations beautifully woven throughout. From virtual reality technology, to bespoke workshops, tours, and training, Al Shindagha Museum brings to life memorable, rich experiences across a dynamic range of content.

Al Shindagha Museum tells the universal tale of human innovation, resilience, and the desire for progress which has shaped modern day Dubai and the UAE.

Al Shindagha Museum is home to 21 unique exhibit Houses, including the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum Residence, originally home of the Al Maktoum Family and the Dubai monarch at the time until 1958, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, the grandfather of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.

Houses include:

Traditional Crafts | Life on Land | Trade and Journeys | Water, Fauna and Flora | Expressions | Community Hall | Beauty and Adornment | Perfume | Emerging City | Traditional Jewelry | People and Faith | Traditional Healthcare | Traditional Food | Creek | Culture of the Sea | Traditional Food | Poetry | Children’s Pavilion | Navigation | Visitors Center