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Museums · Dubai

Traditional Crafts Museum

Photo: Shindagha stretchoftraditionalhomes.jpg · Thushara.Mohanan · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Before you go

12 facts, each with its source
  • 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 162 m
  • Entry fee Entry fee charged — amount not recorded Source: osm
  • Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — level going, and most are step-free Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
  • Opening hours Daily 10:00–20:00 (incl. public holidays) Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
  • Facilities Toilets 86 m · Parking 137 m · Drinking water 242 m · Food nearby 54 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
  • Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Galleries are air-conditioned cold. Source: editor · category default
  • Wheelchair Step-free access Source: osm
  • Elevation 5 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Safety notes

  • Summer here is humid as well as hot, and the humidity is what catches visitors out: shade, water and an indoor plan for the middle of the day matter more than the temperature reading suggests.
  • Flying a drone needs a permit, and there are large no-fly areas around airports, ports and government buildings. Do not assume a camera drone is allowed anywhere.
  • Do not photograph people without asking, and do not photograph military, port or government sites at all.
  • During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public in daylight is not done, and opening hours shift; check before you plan a day around a site.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 16 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 13 km
  • 24 mfrom Sharjah · 21 km
  • 38 mfrom Ajman · 40 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–April
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ComfortableToo hot

Air-conditioned, so a museum is what a summer afternoon is for; the window above describes the walk to the door.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

About & Sources Traditional Crafts Museum

Traditional Crafts Museum is a museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Practical notes from open data: an entry fee is recorded (yes) and recorded opening hours are Mo-Su,PH 10:00-20:00; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Perfume Museum, Saruq Al Hadid Archaeological Museum and Saeed Al Maktoum House.

At a glance

  • Museums · Dubai
  • Entry fee: yes (OSM)
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Traditional Crafts Museum — Shindagha stretchoftraditionalhomes.jpg
Thushara.Mohanan · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Traditional Crafts Museum — Traditional Restaurant D (Building No 125) The building have reconstructed and it become shops.jpg
أمين علوان · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a 4x4 to reach Traditional Crafts Museum?

No — approach is asphalt at 162 m (source: osm).

Is there an entry fee at Traditional Crafts Museum?

Entry fee charged — amount not recorded (source: osm). Amounts change; confirm on arrival.

What are the opening hours at Traditional Crafts Museum?

Daily 10:00–20:00 (incl. public holidays) (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.

When is the best time to visit Traditional Crafts Museum?

Typically October–April for museums. Air-conditioned, so a museum is what a summer afternoon is for; the window above describes the walk to the door.

How long do I need at Traditional Crafts Museum?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Traditional Crafts Museum?

Toilets 86 m · Parking 137 m · Drinking water 242 m · Food nearby 54 m (source: osm).

How high is Traditional Crafts Museum?

About 5 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Traditional Crafts Museum?

In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.2673, 55.2898 — near Perfume Museum, Saruq Al Hadid Archaeological Museum and Saeed Al Maktoum House.

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