Dubai Culture invites you to experience the ‘Eid Trail’ the Eid Al Fitr at Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE’s largest heritage museum. Enjoy a festive journey that reflects Emirati family values and traditions, through:
- Guided tours
- Interactive Eid trail
- Collecting memorabilia
- Activities for all age
Join us and feel the spirit of Eid!
From the second day of Eid Al Fiter until the fourth day
10:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Last entry: 07:00 PM
Eid Mubarak!
About Shindagha Museum:
From humble beginnings as a fishing village towards the rise to global prominence, Dubai has captured the imagination of the world luring thousands of foreigners to come making it their home.
The Shindagha Museum delights its visitors with a taste of Dubai, widely known for its openness and progressive thinking, Dubai’s culture and traditions are at the heart of The Shindagha Museum, where people from near and far can learn about our fascinating past.
The iconic Dubai Creek area is the home to our museum where visitors can experience the vibrant history of Dubai. It was developed as part of an initiative to transform the creek into a regional culture and traditional center.
Shindagha Museum tells the universal tale of human innovation, resilience, and the desire for progress which shaped the Dubai of nowadays. We invite our visitors to explore the heritage submerging them into true Emirati culture and its origins. The museum also highlights Dubai’s shared heritage with the region and wider world.
“We may not live for hundreds of years, but the products of our creativity can leave a legacy long after we are gone.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Mission & Vision
A commitment to education, exploration and celebrating culture all under one roof
Mission
The mission of The Shindagha Museum is to be an all-encompassing venue for people interested in Emirati culture and who want to get a deeper understanding of what it entails. It was created to be an informative and enjoyable center of human interaction and understanding, one that will inspire this generation and those to come.
To do this, the museum collects, houses, preserves, researches, and interprets Emirati cultural heritage to put together thought-provoking exhibitions and events for UAE residents, expats and visitors alike.
The museum’s aim is to also deliver quality public learning programs for those who wish to go deeper into the academic and historical side of the subject in a welcoming, supportive, and enriching environment.
When it comes to preservation, this also includes the charming heritage buildings on the DHD site. Meanwhile. the research work of the museum has the goal of ensuring relevance and accuracy in the exhibits and teaching programs.
