Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort - Helpful Travel Information for Visitors

 

Al Fahidi Fort is home to the Dubai Museum – the main local museum in Dubai showing the traditional forms of life.

Dubai Museum shows the way of life in the Emirates of Dubai before the current modern Dubai.

Dubai Museum has multiple galleries showing the traditional life of the people of Dubai.

Al Fahidi Fort is in the old city of Dubai was built in 1787 and is the oldest standing structure in Dubai.

Al Fahidi Fort was converted into Dubai Museum by the Ruler of Dubai in 1971.

Al Fahidi Fort looks small (4000 Sqm) when you enter the Central courtyard, however, most of the Dubai Museum is below the ground at Al Fahidi Fort.

More useful information below in this Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi travel guide for Dubai visitors.

 

Dubai Museum Address

Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort Address:

Dubai Museum, Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort
Admission Fee and Hours

Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort Tickets:

AED 3 per Adult

AED 1 per Child (Under the age of 6)

Dubai Big Bus provides free tickets to Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort with their One or Multiple Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus tickets.

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Dubai Museum Al Fahidi Fort Hours:

8:30AM - 8:30PM (Sat - Thu)

2:30PM - 8:30PM (Fri)

Getting to Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort in Dubai

By Dubai METRO to Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort:

- Take the METRO Green line Line to Al Fahidi Metro Station

- Exit at Al Fahidi Metro Station

- Walk for about 8-12 minutes to Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort

 

Dubai Hop-on Hop-off Bus to Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort:

Big Bus and City Sightseeing offers Hop-on Hop-off tour Bus with a stop at Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort in Dubai.

Big Bus Dubai Red Route or City Tour starts from Dubai Mall and has a stop at Al Fahidi Fort.

Big Bus Dubai Red Route or City Tour runs from 8:50AM to 5:50PM (Daily) from the Dubai Mall.

The last Big Bus from the Al Fahidi Fort to Dubai Mall is at 06:47PM in the evening.


City Sightseeing Bus also has Red Line with stop at Dubai Museum Al Fahidi Fort in Dubai.

Dubai City Sightseeing Bus RED Line runs from 9AM - 6PM (daily) from Dubai Mall.

The last Big Bus from the Al Fahidi Fort to Dubai Mall is at 7:15PM in the evening.

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Recommendations and Tips for visiting Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort

Travel Tips for visiting Dubai Museum Al Fahidi Fort:

• It will take 1 hour or more depending on your interest to explore the Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort.

   If you include a trip to Gold Souk and surrounding areas it can be an all-day activity.

• Come visit Dubai Museum in the afternoon and then go to Gold Souk as most shops in Gold Souk will be closed from 1pm till 4pm.

• Take Big Bus or City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus as Free Entry tickets are included with bus tickets. Ask Bus driver for Tickets.

• Combine the Dubai Museum visit with other attractions in old Dubai like Spice Souk (Market), Gold Souk, etc.

• Wear good shoes as you will be walking a lot.


City Sightseeing Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - $55.00
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Website

Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Fort Official Website
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