A private museum founded in 2014 by Emirati collector Ahmed Al Mansoori in a restored courtyard house. Six small galleries on local history, pearling, the Holocaust, Palestine, faiths and Islamic history show Persian, Arab, Jewish, Indian and European cultures as one connected story; The National called it one of the most thought-provoking museums in the UAE.
- Address
- Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum House, Al Khaleej Road, Al Shindagha
- Hours
- Daily 09:00-16:00 (The National, Mar 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1.5 h
- Price
- AED 25 per person (The National, Mar 2026)
- Price level
- AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Separate ticket: it is not covered by the Al Shindagha Museum pass.
- Allow 60-90 minutes; look for the early Western books on Arabia and the pearl collection.
- It closes at 16:00, so do it before the Shindagha pavilions.