Al Shindagha Museum
- Bur Dubai
- Partly wheelchair accessible
A museum of Dubai's history and daily life, spread across restored houses in the Al Shindagha historic district by the mouth of Dubai Creek. The pavilions cover the sea and the land, crafts and wellbeing, and governance. The full ticket costs AED 50 for adults.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Full museum ticketEntry to all Al Shindagha Museum houses. |
AED 50 per person |
| Student ticket (age 5-24)Entry to all Al Shindagha Museum houses. |
AED 20 per person |
| Entry to two housesEntry to two of the museum houses. |
AED 15 per person |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Every day | 10:00–20:00 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
What to see
- Restored houses in the Al Shindagha historic district
- Pavilion on living off the sea and the land
- Pavilion on creativity and wellbeing
- Governance and society pavilion
- Children's pavilion
How to get there
- Metro
- Al Ghubaiba station (Green Line). Al Ghubaiba bus station and Al Ghubaiba ferry terminal are also nearby.
- Taxi
- Ask for Al Shindagha Museum on Al Khaleej Street, Bur Dubai.
- Parking
- Public parking on Al Khaleej Street, a few minutes' walk away, plus valet parking near the drop-off area.
Open the location of Al Shindagha Museum in OpenStreetMap (external site)
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Tips for your visit
- Last entry, and last ticket sale, is at 19:00.
- You can buy tickets online or at desks in the Visitor Centre, the Culture of the Sea Pavilion and Poetry House.
- Children under 5, people of determination and UAE residents over 60 go free.
- A cheaper two-house ticket is listed on the museum's website.
- Valet parking is available near the drop-off area.
Accessibility
Partly wheelchair accessible. Most of the houses have step-free access, and staff and mobility buggies are available to help. People of determination enter free.
Questions and answers
How much is Al Shindagha Museum?
The official brochure lists AED 50 for adults, AED 20 for students aged 5–24 and AED 40 per person for groups of five or more. The museum's website also lists a two-house ticket at AED 15 for adults.
What are the opening hours?
Every day from 10:00 to 20:00, with the last ticket sale at 19:00.
How do I get there by public transport?
Al Ghubaiba metro station, Al Ghubaiba bus station and Al Ghubaiba ferry terminal are all nearby.
Is it accessible for wheelchair users?
Most of the houses have step-free access, and staff and mobility buggies are available.
Where this information comes from
Official website: alshindagha.dubaiculture.gov.ae
- Full ticket, adults (official brochure PDF): alshindagha.dubaiculture.gov.ae, checked
- Full ticket, students aged 5-24 (official brochure PDF): alshindagha.dubaiculture.gov.ae, checked
- Two-house ticket, adult (official website): alshindagha.dubaiculture.gov.ae, checked
- Prices, free categories, hours, ticket desks, getting there, parking, accessibility (official brochure): alshindagha.dubaiculture.gov.ae
- Two-house ticket, daily hours, last entry, valet parking (official): alshindagha.dubaiculture.gov.ae
- Opening hours and pavilion list (official): alshindagha.dubaiculture.gov.ae
- Coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
Photos:
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