Miraj Islamic Art Centre — Attraction in Dubai

 In the harsh arid lands of Arabia, the message of the prophet (PBUH) of Islam was to bring new hope to the hearts of men. His strong yet simple message of divine love and devotion transformed all aspects of life and thought. Work became a form of worship, and art a celebration of divine beauty. The artists of the era combined the rich influences of Persian, Byzantine, Sassanian techniques, styles, and forms to create a virtual renaissance in the world of art, architecture, music and literature. Art of Islam is essentially contemplated to express and encounter the divine presence. The artisan uses his craft to convey this glory and to share awareness with the world. As Islamic art and philosophy spread to all corners of the globe, various regional powers emerged, each seeking to establish superiority by promoting their diverse forms of artistic expression. This collective genius came to symbolise the cultural sophistication of their patrons and the identity of the state. Expertise from Syria, Egypt and as far as Persia was brought together under the banner of an Islamic culture. The rich textiles and royal silk robes of Persia; jewel-encrusted ceremonial objects of Turkey; intricately designed textiles and silk carpets of Kashmir; finely crafted weapons of Damascus; gold painted ceramics of China; illuminated miniatures of Iran depicting religious and literary themes from epics, epitomised a sublime and elegant statement of oriental opulence under the patronage of the sultans and emperors. For most of the thirteen centuries, Islamic rulers combined their roles of a monarch with that of a patron of art and craft; shaping lifestyle. Perhaps this is what elevates the Islamic culture from the simply fascinating to an...

I visited Miraj Islamic Art Centre in Dubai and was told that a carpet was made with 22K/24K gold threads and semi-precious stones, and that it was endorsed by the Royal Family. I was also told it was a special offer and that one person can only buy one such item in their entire lifetime.

Based on these claims, I purchased the carpet — only to later find the same design available elsewhere at much lower prices, with no mention of real gold or stones. When I contacted another Miraj branch, they confirmed that the item does not contain real gold.

They also sell watches that are presented as exclusive or luxury items, but the same models are available outside for much lower prices. Other reviews on TripAdvisor highlight similar concerns about misleading claims.

I trusted Dubai’s reputation for transparency, but I feel misled. I’ve filed a complaint and hope this review helps others avoid the same experience. Please verify all claims...

Don’t be fooled by this place, it’s privately own not related to the royals like they make it seem, it’s a store not a museum and they are trying to sell you some art pieces under false pretenses, we bought a “hand made rug with natural stones and gold plated strings” and find out, after we took it to our Jewerly store in Dubai that the stones were plastic and gold strings was just color painted , you can get the exact same piece for a fraction of the price, at any of the markets and hotels stores around Dubai and Abu Dhabi. After we went back to make the claim the tried to exchange it for Jewerly or anything else. Please stay way from this lace there is way to much to see on this city for you to waist your time here. I don’t know why they still open and how the government let them operate, they lie to tourists and still there money by overcharging for souvenirs because that’s what they sale souvenirs NOT...