Inside Al Shindagha Museum, Dubai - in pictures

  • The newly renovated Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE's largest heritage museum, recently opened in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    The newly renovated Al Shindagha Museum, the UAE's largest heritage museum, recently opened in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Al Maktoum family settled in 1833 and went on to build one of the world’s great cities. Pawan Singh / The National
    Al Maktoum family settled in 1833 and went on to build one of the world’s great cities. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The museum houses many rare items, such as Sheikh Rashid’s radio, on display at the Al Maktoum Family Residence. Pawan Singh / The National
    The museum houses many rare items, such as Sheikh Rashid’s radio, on display at the Al Maktoum Family Residence. Pawan Singh / The National
  • This picture shows Dubai in 1950; with Bur Dubai in the foreground (centered on Al-Fahidi Fort); Deira in middle-right on the far side of the creek; and Al Shindagha (left) and Al Ras (right) in the background across the creek from Deira. Alamy
    This picture shows Dubai in 1950; with Bur Dubai in the foreground (centered on Al-Fahidi Fort); Deira in middle-right on the far side of the creek; and Al Shindagha (left) and Al Ras (right) in the background across the creek from Deira. Alamy
  • Located on the western bank of Dubai Creek, Al Shindagha is the modest neighbourhood is where Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, was born and spent the first decade of his life. Photo: Wam
    Located on the western bank of Dubai Creek, Al Shindagha is the modest neighbourhood is where Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, was born and spent the first decade of his life. Photo: Wam
  • The museum offers a modern snapshot of Dubai's history. Pawan Singh / The National
    The museum offers a modern snapshot of Dubai's history. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Abdalla Al Obeidli, acting manager at Al Shindagha Museum says it is a 'museum from society to society'. Pawan Singh / The National
    Abdalla Al Obeidli, acting manager at Al Shindagha Museum says it is a 'museum from society to society'. Pawan Singh / The National
  • An old boat on display at the Culture of the Sea pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
    An old boat on display at the Culture of the Sea pavilion. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Perfume House is located in the former house of Sheikh Rashid’s sister, Sheika Shaikha, who was a prolific perfumer. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Perfume House is located in the former house of Sheikh Rashid’s sister, Sheika Shaikha, who was a prolific perfumer. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Sheikh Rashid’s dagger and belt on display at the Al Maktoum Family Residence. Pawan Singh / The National
    Sheikh Rashid’s dagger and belt on display at the Al Maktoum Family Residence. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Each pavilion is themed around different aspects of the emirate’s history, immersing guests in different aspects of Emirati heritage and culture. Pawan Singh / The National
    Each pavilion is themed around different aspects of the emirate’s history, immersing guests in different aspects of Emirati heritage and culture. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Sheikh Rashid’s binoculars on display at Al Shindagha Museum. Pawan Singh / The National
    Sheikh Rashid’s binoculars on display at Al Shindagha Museum. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The museum features a sculpture by Emirati artist Mattar bin Lahej. Pawan Singh / The National
    The museum features a sculpture by Emirati artist Mattar bin Lahej. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Bottled scents on display at the Perfume House. Pawan Singh / The National
    Bottled scents on display at the Perfume House. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Al Maktoum Residence tells the story of generations of rulers from Dubai's Al Maktoum family. Photo: Wam
    Al Maktoum Residence tells the story of generations of rulers from Dubai's Al Maktoum family. Photo: Wam