Al Shindagha Museum is a prestigious world-class heritage museum in the Dubai Historic District that promotes the city’s historical, artistic, and cultural heritage using the most innovative technologies. Al Shindagha is the area where the Al Maktoum ruling family of Dubai originally lived. The museum project combines innovative experiential, participatory, and interactive technologies through multisensory and immersive video installations and projection mapping, together with traditional objects and informative graphics.

1. DUBAI CULTURE

2. ABOUT us
• Dubai Culture & Arts Authority was launched on 8th March 2008 by His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and
Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
• The Authority enables and develops the cultural and creative sectors in the
emirate as the custodian entity, based on its cultural responsibility towards
Dubai and to help define it in both a local and global context.
• Under the leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, the Authority is committed
to enriching the cultural scene of the emirate, firmly rooted in the heritage of
the United Arab Emirates. It is working on building bridges of constructive
dialogue between various civilizations and cultures to enhance Dubai’s position
as a global center for art and culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving
hub for talent.

3. AL SHINDAGHA MUSEUM
• Al Shindagha Museum tells the story of the rich cultural heritage of Dubai, the
nation's proud past and Emirati traditions. A world-class heritage museum
committed to education, exploration and celebration of culture. Set along the
historical area of Al Shindagha Neighbourhood, it has witnessed the dramatic
development of the emirate.
• Today, the carefully curated 21 Houses within the district feature interactive
technology installations with a regular offering of public and educational
programming for families, students and private groups. It reveals the cross-
cultural aspects of the UAE providing guests with a tangible and intangible
understanding of the museum. Among these Houses is The Al Maktoum
Residence, one of the most prominent heritage sites that explores the erstwhile
royal residence of His Highness Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, former
Ruler of Dubai.
• The warm Emirati hospitality reflects in its museum's team of local and multi-
lingual cultural guides which is welcoming to the community and the youth. The
creek's remarkable transformation turns Al Shindagha Museum into the regional
culture and traditional centre making it Dubai's largest heritage museum.

4. Contact Us
Contact No. - 80033222
Email us - info@dubaiculture.ae
Website - https://www.dubaiculture.gov.ae/
Address –
Dubai Design District
Building 2
level 6 & 7th Floor
PO BOX 115222, Dubai.

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