Al Quoz's Antique Museum - in pictures


  • A portrait of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, made by Indian artist Nisar Ibrahim using 6,800 screws. The piece is on display at the Antique Museum in Al Quoz, Dubai, and costs Dh35,000 ($9,530). Pawan Singh / The National
    A portrait of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, made by Indian artist Nisar Ibrahim using 6,800 screws. The piece is on display at the Antique Museum in Al Quoz, Dubai, and costs Dh35,000 ($9,530). Pawan Singh / The National
  • Metal pots from India, Iran and Afghanistan. They are more than 150 years old and cost from Dh50 to Dh20,000 at the museum. Pawan Singh / The National
    Metal pots from India, Iran and Afghanistan. They are more than 150 years old and cost from Dh50 to Dh20,000 at the museum. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Moroccan lights worth between Dh50 and Dh3,000 on display at the museum. Pawan Singh / The National
    Moroccan lights worth between Dh50 and Dh3,000 on display at the museum. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A statue from Thailand worth Dh1,850. The museum imports and deals with a wide range of products from 27 countries. Pawan Singh / The National
    A statue from Thailand worth Dh1,850. The museum imports and deals with a wide range of products from 27 countries. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Silver bangles from Oman that cost at least Dh200. The museum offers a vast array of crafts made by women. Pawan Singh / The National
    Silver bangles from Oman that cost at least Dh200. The museum offers a vast array of crafts made by women. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Red Indian statues from Thailand, priced from Dh1,000 to Dh3,000. The museum is 26 years old and run by Fakih Group of Companies. Pawan Singh / The National
    Red Indian statues from Thailand, priced from Dh1,000 to Dh3,000. The museum is 26 years old and run by Fakih Group of Companies. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The museum spans about 7,000 square metres. Pawan Singh / The National
    The museum spans about 7,000 square metres. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A Buddha statue from Thailand that costs about Dh9,500. The museum also offers items such as traditional gifts, souvenirs and handicrafts. Pawan Singh / The National
    A Buddha statue from Thailand that costs about Dh9,500. The museum also offers items such as traditional gifts, souvenirs and handicrafts. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Items from 27 countries are on display at the museum. Pawan Singh / The National
    Items from 27 countries are on display at the museum. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Statues from China on display at the museum. They are priced from Dh3,000 each. Pawan Singh / The National
    Statues from China on display at the museum. They are priced from Dh3,000 each. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A vintage opaque projector from India is among the items there. Pawan Singh / The National
    A vintage opaque projector from India is among the items there. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The museum's handmade Moroccan lamps cost between Dh1,000 and Dh5,000 each. Pawan Singh / The National
    The museum's handmade Moroccan lamps cost between Dh1,000 and Dh5,000 each. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A teak wood horse from Thailand, priced at Dh44,500. Pawan Singh / The National
    A teak wood horse from Thailand, priced at Dh44,500. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Indian Guard statues from Rajasthan, India, are priced from Dh3,000 to Dh15,000. Pawan Singh / The National
    Indian Guard statues from Rajasthan, India, are priced from Dh3,000 to Dh15,000. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Statues from Thailand, which carry price tags that start at Dh1,650, are among the antiques on display. Pawan Singh / The National
    Statues from Thailand, which carry price tags that start at Dh1,650, are among the antiques on display. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The museum also has a collection of lamps from Turkey that cost between Dh50 and Dh6,000. Pawan Singh / The National
    The museum also has a collection of lamps from Turkey that cost between Dh50 and Dh6,000. Pawan Singh / The National
  • An elephant statue made from camel bone. The piece, from Rajasthan, is priced at Dh120,000. Pawan Singh / The National
    An elephant statue made from camel bone. The piece, from Rajasthan, is priced at Dh120,000. Pawan Singh / The National