Located within Al Shindagha Museum, in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Suruq Al-Hadid Museum offers the perfect reason to spend a day in old Dubai. Translating to “The Way of Iron”, the venue showcases ancient eras of metalworking in the region – with artefacts preserved in mint condition.

The pieces on display here were discovered in 2002 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum while flying his helicopter above an archaeological site in Rub Al-Khali desert (also known as 'The Empty Quarter'). Ever since, archaeologists and historians have been unearthing thousands of iron tools, stoneware, bronze pots, precious beads, gold jewellery and fossils – now on display at the museum.

Become an archaeologist for the day at Saruq Al-Hadid Museum

The tour begins in a 3D cinematic room, transporting you to the edge of the desert and making you feel like you're at the excavation site. Along the journey of discovery, you'll find videos projected onto the walls and even interactive screens (try assembling the skeleton of a dinosaur in a digital puzzle).

This is a ‘roll up your sleeves and get involved’ type of museum that's sure to fascinate adults and children alike. Both can put on their archaeology hat and go digging, with a simulated excavation site where objects are buried in the sand. Grab a brush and start discovering, you’ll soon find out what it feels like to be a real-life archaeologist.

You can visit Suruq Al-Hadid Museum by booking a ticket for Al Shindagha Museum, priced at AED50 for adults and AED20 for children (ages five to 24). Book through the website or purchase your entry ticket at the venue on the day.

Become an archaeologist for the day at Saruq Al-Hadid Museum

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