Al shindagha museum delighted visitors with the proud story
of the nation’s past and reverent traditions.
It tells the story of old Emirati culture. This place
featured with historical photographs, videos and touch displays. The creek sea
revealed the story of trade and pearl diving. In the perfume house, you will discover the story behind
Emirati fragrances. Visitors can explore Emirati culture via scent and learn
stories associated with the perfumes that played an integral role in trade within
the Emirates.
Breathing new life to one of the city’s oldest neighborhood’s,
Al Shindagha Museum offers an inimitable glimpse into Dubai’s vibrant past.The former home of the late Sheikha Sheikha bint Saeed bin
Maktoum now houses a stunning collection of artefacts highlighting the tradition
of perfuming in the region. The aromas of oud waft through the hallways of all our local
malls and marketplaces, while modern high-end boutiques sell exclusive scents,
including the most expensive in the world.
The centre is among the first at the museum, where a total
of 23 cultural houses are set to open on the banks of Dubai Creek, on the side
of Bur Dubai. This one is the former home of Sheikha Sheikha bint Saeed bin
Maktoum, who was an avid perfumer and had many artefacts as part of her
personal collection. It is located near the Historical Documents Centre.
For the most part, the museum’s collection is made up of
pieces Sheikha Sheikha had in her house, including her perfume applicator and a
28-kilogram piece of oud, a raw scent ingredient, which she donated to the
museum just weeks before she died, in 2017. Other artefacts have been sourced
from notable Emirati families, as well as sites such as Saruq Al Hadid, an
archaeological spot in Dubai.
Tickets for the museum are Dh15 for adults and Dh10 for
children, free entry for under-fives.
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