Built from about 1787, the fort is described as Dubai's oldest existing building; the museum opened in 1971 and its underground galleries hold life-size dioramas of the pre-oil creekside souk, desert life and pearl diving.
- Address
- Al Fahidi Fort, Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai
- Hours
- not verified
- Best time to go
- Any time · About 1 h
- Price
- Price not verified (OpenStreetMap tags it as fee-paying; amount unknown)
- Price level
- AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Nearest Dubai Metro stop is Al Fahidi (since renamed Sharaf DG).
- Wikipedia mentions a 2021 renovation and OpenStreetMap tags a 2021 closure for renovations - confirm it has reopened before you go.