Saruq Al Hadid Archaeology Museum
Saruq Al Hadid Archaeology Museum
Saruq Al Hadid Archaeology Museum
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Treasures From The Iron Age Found In Dubai.Unlock the mysteries of the Iron Age at the Saruq Al-Hadid interactive museum, the first of a series of new museums set to transform the historical district of Dubai into a rich cultural zone.Located in the historic Shindagha district of Dubai, the museum offers the perfect reason to spend a day in old Dubai.
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Neighbourhood: Deira
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Sue
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
The museum is located in the wonderful Heritage Section of Dubai. However It is not yet fully open. Although the museum says on its website that it is open until 7 PM, it was closed at 4:45 PM on a Tuesday afternoon. The staff was still preparing the museum for its full opening and was not available for visitors. I was also advised by the neighboring hotel that Tuesdays were usually reserved for maintenance of the museum.
Not surprisingly, the museum was also very hard to find. My taxi driver dropped me off a kilometer from the museum’s entrance, saying that only authorized vehicles were permitted to enter the route recommended by Google maps.
No doubt, once the museum is fully open, it will be well worth the visit.
Not surprisingly, the museum was also very hard to find. My taxi driver dropped me off a kilometer from the museum’s entrance, saying that only authorized vehicles were permitted to enter the route recommended by Google maps.
No doubt, once the museum is fully open, it will be well worth the visit.
Written October 25, 2022
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clingermanml
Houston, TX63 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
Stopped into the Saruq Al Hadid museum while in Bur Dubai. Admission for 1 adult was 20aed. A bit high considering the size of the museum, but I enjoyed my visit. After 10 minutes of video introduction to the archaeological site, there are a few galleries which contain metal artifacts - arrowheads, jewelry, and the like. I wouldn’t go out of my way to see this, but if you are already in Bur Dubai and especially at the Al Shindaga area, then definitely stop in for a different view of the history in the region.
Written June 3, 2018
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Etern G
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates2,360 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Hidden Gem metallurgy archeological museum located in shindagha srea in Dubai. Small tour museum offers to see how in Iron and bronze ages mettalurgy and gold was developed. Quite captivating place with modern edition. Entrance per adult is only 20 AED, very interesting and quite boring place. Museum needs more additional exhibits, needs more story behind of bronze age period.
Written April 9, 2019
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Ian D. -AmANomad
Dubai, United Arab Emirates555 contributions
Oct 2019
It was quite a coincidence that we stumbled on this new museum at the Shindagha area and I was glad I did... and wished more people visited it.
The museum focuses on the recent findings at an archaeological site discovered by the Ruler of Dubai. One thing that made this museum is that it posed questions rather than pretend to know everything... thus, making it a thrilling anticipation as well as a challenge to find out if time can uncover the answers to the mysteries of the Saruq Al Hadid finds... The opening room wrapped around us in 270 degrees as it gave the story behind the discovery of the site. The next room took us to some of the exciting discoveries from the site and what they possibly mean. The next room was where some of the artifacts were displayed... a jawdropping array of jewelry parts, arrowheads, weapons, and remnants of metal and gold work. The language used was friendly and not too academic. The final room was the puzzles and activities, which were geared towards children.
The whole place was bright and well laid out as well.The 3 staff who manned the museum were welcoming. I was not sure though if the experience was guided (I was told at the beginning that it was but other than the preliminary instructions, we had the museum all to ourselves in self discovery)..
The ticket cost us 20AED each... easily worth every dirham spent.
The museum focuses on the recent findings at an archaeological site discovered by the Ruler of Dubai. One thing that made this museum is that it posed questions rather than pretend to know everything... thus, making it a thrilling anticipation as well as a challenge to find out if time can uncover the answers to the mysteries of the Saruq Al Hadid finds... The opening room wrapped around us in 270 degrees as it gave the story behind the discovery of the site. The next room took us to some of the exciting discoveries from the site and what they possibly mean. The next room was where some of the artifacts were displayed... a jawdropping array of jewelry parts, arrowheads, weapons, and remnants of metal and gold work. The language used was friendly and not too academic. The final room was the puzzles and activities, which were geared towards children.
The whole place was bright and well laid out as well.The 3 staff who manned the museum were welcoming. I was not sure though if the experience was guided (I was told at the beginning that it was but other than the preliminary instructions, we had the museum all to ourselves in self discovery)..
The ticket cost us 20AED each... easily worth every dirham spent.
Written October 18, 2019
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Lee L
Valhalla, NY2,180 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
This was a beautiful small museum showing artifacts from a city found in the desert dating back to about 2,000 b.c. It was a little difficult to find, you want to walk towards the canal when leaving the metro and look for the sign. They have nice signs and video presentations telling you how the site was found and what digs they are doing there. The big disappointment was that they don't really know who lived there.
It is small there were only a few rooms but I was all by myself no one else there, a huge contrast to the Dubai Museum which I went to afterwards
It is small there were only a few rooms but I was all by myself no one else there, a huge contrast to the Dubai Museum which I went to afterwards
Written May 4, 2019
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nigel s
Stirling, UK34 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
A well laid out, information packed, calm and studious museum away from the "madding crowd". Dropped in here having already been to Dubai Museum. This was Soo much better. Quiet and dignified with good signage, easy to follow route and helpful staff. Ticket also gives admittance to the new perfume museum around the corner - which was also well worth a visit.
Written April 5, 2019
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Henrik L
Gothenburg, Sweden49 contributions
Feb 2017
This museum focuses on the archaeological excavation and findings from Saruq Al-Hadid. They start with a 3D film, very well presented from the work area and continues with presenting the different objects found in the area. The findings are very nice presented and gives you an insight into the history of Arabia. 30 minutes well spent and also free if you are 60+
Written February 19, 2017
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Syd M
174 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
This is a small and modern museum which is worth a visit if you are interested in archeology.
Depending on which way you approach it can be a bit tricky to find. It is close to the crossroads of civilisation museum
The museum shows items found from the Saruq al Hadid site which seems like it was some form of military weapons manufacturing facility.
Takes about 1hour and the good thing is that it opens at 8am so if you are pressed for time in Dubai you can do this and go onto the the malls which open at 10am
Depending on which way you approach it can be a bit tricky to find. It is close to the crossroads of civilisation museum
The museum shows items found from the Saruq al Hadid site which seems like it was some form of military weapons manufacturing facility.
Takes about 1hour and the good thing is that it opens at 8am so if you are pressed for time in Dubai you can do this and go onto the the malls which open at 10am
Written February 2, 2017
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BL50389
Toronto, Canada18 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
New museum showing artifacts from a recently discovered site inside the desert. Small but tastefully designed and informative. And cheap (20 AED). The two very cool immersive movies at the beginning are already worth the price of admission. The courtyard is beautiful and tranquil, with a large sand pit for kids to try their hands on archeology.
Written December 17, 2018
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Emanuel S
Brasov, Romania259 contributions
Mar 2018
There was almost no one there and the guide was extremely helpful with us, sharing a lot of interesting facts about the history and civilization of the Emirates.
Written May 9, 2018
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