Museums in Dubai

The Museum of the Future is the most visited museum in Dubai, with over 1M visitors annually.

1. Infinity des Lumières
2. Salsali Private Museum
3. Jameel Arts Centre
4. Alserkal Avenue
5. XVA

1. Living quarters of ancient Middle East inhabitants | Dubai Heritage Village 
2. 470 coins with different themes | Coin Museum 
3. The history of Dubai’s evolution | Dubai Museum

1. Museum of the Future 
2. Sharjah Science Museum
3. The Green Planet

1. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo 
2. Museum of Illusions
3. Coffee Museum
4. Madame Tussauds

1.  OliOli Children’s Museum
2.  Moving Images Museum
3. Sharjah Science Museum

Certain museums such as Museum of the Future have an entry fee of AED 140, while certain museums such as the AL Shindagha Museum charge entry fees as low as AED 25.

Usually children below a certain age, senior citizens, and students with valid ID proof can avail discounts on Dubai museum tickets.

1. Al Shindagha District
2. Camel Museum
3. Coffee Museum
4. Pearl Museum Emirates NBD - prior appointment is required
5. Coin Museum

1. Women’s Museum 
2. Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
3. Antique Bazaar

There are usually no age limits to enter museums. Certain exhibits deemed inappropriate for children might be off-limits, but children are allowed entry into museums. Usually, children below 16 have to be accompanied by an adult.

1. Motor disabilities by providing step-free access and ramps for wheelchairs 
2. Visual disabilities by providing audio descriptive guides 
3. Audio disabilities by providing guides fluent in sign language

Dubai museums do not enforce any dress codes. However, given that you are in an Emirate, it is advisable to dress modestly.

Yes, visiting a museum in Dubai would take atleast 3-4 hours, a lot of which would involve moving from one exhibit to another. Do make sure to wear comfortable shoes for the outing.