The Al Shindagha Museum in Dubai. ARCHIVE

Al Shindagha Museum, Dubai’s largest heritage museum, has been named a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025 winner, placing it among the top 10 percent of attractions worldwide. The award is based on consistently excellent reviews and ratings from millions of global travellers on Tripadvisor, highlighting the museum’s role in promoting cultural learning and family-friendly experiences. Spread across 22 pavilions and more than 80 traditional houses, Al Shindagha Museum offers immersive exhibitions that trace Dubai’s journey from the mid-19th century to the 1970s. Its storytelling paths and artefacts—many contributed by community members—bring the city’s past vividly to life. Abdullah Al Obaidli, Director of Al Shindagha Museum, said: “Al Shindagha Museum is a space for education, discovery, and engagement. Thanks to its unique storytelling paths and the artefacts contributed by more than 100 community members, it has become a prominent landmark where Dubai’s rich history and heritage come alive." "The Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025 Award recognises Al Shindagha Museum’s growing impact as a centre for learning and as a steward of Dubai’s heritage on the international stage,” Al Obaidli added. ICA/Expat Media
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