Jumeirah Archaeological Site — Attraction in Dubai

I visited this place on 23rd March 2024 during the Ramadan time. The office and the Museum inside was closed. But I could freely visit the large compound and the actual architectural ruined.

This place had flourishing Arab Islamic civilization during 10th-11th century AD and remained in use during 17th-18th century AD. The site has eight ruins, five domestic houses, a caravansary, a mosque and a marketplace. All ruined were nicely labeled, you don’t need a guide.

Best part is you will be amazed by this huge empty land reserved the background of tall Dubai building landscape including Burj Khalifa which you can...

This museum, not long opened, is really well done. Not at all ostentatious, the building is moderate and the curation considerate, focusing on a small number of artefacts unearthed from the digs, some of which are very beautiful and intricate, but all of which tell a little bit of the story about the people who lived here up to a thousand years ago. Not busy on weekdays in the middle of August, I was fortunate to be given a personal tour by Fahid, a warm and generous host whose passion for this project, and for Dubai's history and ancestry more generally, was...

Interesting contrast between this site whose remains date from the Abassid Caliphate over 1000 years ago and the ultra modern city that surrounds it. Entry is free and I would recommend visiting the Visitors Centre first to get a handle on some of the archeological discoveries made on the site. The site visit doesn't take a huge amount of time and is a relatively easy walk At the end of your visit a refreshment stop may be in order on the pleasantly appointed restaurant/Cafe beside...