Museer i Dubai

Dubai is home to numerous museums, covering themes ranging from technology and illusions to history, culture, and even camels. A museum visit in Dubai are an underrated activity, considering the sheer variety of entertainment and sightseeing options available. However, it's a great way to get a unique perspective on the city's growth and eveolution from a desert to one of the world's most visited destinations. Visitors are encouraged to visit Dubai's museums for a wholesome insight into the past and the future.

The most popular museums in Dubai are:

The best museums in Dubai for kids are:

Skip-the-line tickets are not available for most museums in Dubai. Nevertheless, they all have flexible hours of entry that allows you to visit the museum at any time of the day. You can standard entry with Trick-Art Museum tickets, Infinity Des Lumieres, Museum of the Future tickets, Madame Tussauds Dubai Tickets, and Museum of Illusions Dubai tickets.

Museums in Dubai do not have guided tours. However, many of them provide audio guides with which you can tour the museum at your own pace and discover the highlights of each museum.

The cancelation policy varies depending on the type of ticket you purchase. While some museum tickets in Dubai allow you to cancel up to 24/48/72 hours before your scheduled visit, some of them cannot be canceled or rescheduled.

Discounts vary from ticket to ticket. However, children, senior citizens, and students with a valid ID proof are offered discounted entry fees for most tickets. Additionally, Headout offers discounts up to 16% and cashback up to 10% on selected museum tickets in Dubai.

The Museum of the Future is currently the biggest museum in Dubai, covering a space of over 30,000 square meters. The museum is one-of-a-kind, in that it portrays what the future 50 years from now would like if sustainable, innovative science and technology are used. The architecture of the structure is as fascinating as its displays. Parts of the building have been created by robots, already offering us a glimpse into what is to come. The Museum of the Future, within just a few months of opening, has quickly established itself as one of Dubai's most-visited attractions.

Dubai Museum is the oldest in the city, built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai. Through recreated models, it pays homage to Emirati lifestyle before the discover of oil in the UAE. One can see models of bedouin houses, souqs, mosques, date farms, and more/ The museum also features traditional Emirati music, dance, and educational programs designed to teach visitors about the history and culture of Dubai.

The museums you can enter for free in Dubai are:

Photos and videos for personal use are permitted inside museums in Dubai, without the use of tripods or flash. At certain special exhibits, photography of any kind will not be allowed. Please read the photography guidelines issued at every museum.

The best time to visit any museum in Dubai is during the early opening hours or a few hours before the closing time. Avoid visiting on weekends and public holidays since larger crowds are expected during these days.

Since Christmas and New Year’s in Dubai are very popular in Dubai, all museums are open throughout the day.