Set along the historic waters of Dubai Creek, Al Shindagha Museum tells the proud story of the nation’s past and reverent traditions. Discover the UAE's rich heritage and traditions at the museums's many pavilions. 'Dubai Creek: Birth of a City' is a state-of-the-art multimedia experience that guides visitors through the area’s dramatic development over centuries, while the Perfume House showcases the legacy of Emirati fragrances.

A visit to the Women’s Museum located at Bait Al Banat in Deira is a fascinating journey through time. Some of the UAE's greatest influencers have been women. They’ve played an integral part in shaping the rich history of both Dubai and the nation – and continue to inspire the future of the region.

Before the discovery of oil, pearls were the biggest cash crop in the Gulf, whose warm, shallow waters produced some of the world’s finest. Thanks to the foresight and generosity of Ali Bin Abdullah Al Owais a prominent pearl trader in the 1940s and 50s and his son, Sultan Al Owais, you can see many of these exquisite natural wonders on display at the Emirates NBD Pearl Museum.