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Dubai Museum

Dubai Museum
Jorge Láscar from Australia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

A must-see for anyone interested in the social history of the Emirate (and indeed the country). Located in and under al-Fahidi fort. The fort itself has a few examples of the traditional reed houses and other artifacts, but isn't much to look at. The more interesting parts are the modern galleries beneath the fort, showcasing Dubai's history using the latest technology and culminating in a reconstructed souq from the pearling days, complete with authentic sights and sounds. It is quite fascinating to see the speed at which the transition from poor pearling village to modern metropolis occurred.

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Why it is worth a visit

A crucial venue for understanding the city's rapid social and economic transition from a pearling village to a metropolis.

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A crucial venue for understanding the city's rapid social and economic transition from a pearling village to a metropolis.

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