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Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi FortvsChildren's City
Both are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Dubai Museum scores significantly better than Children's City. Dubai Museum is ranked #1 in Dubai with endorsements from 7 publications such as concierge.com, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Al Souq Al Kabeer, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fodor's "Upon entering the museum, you step back in time to before the discovery of oil and the arrival of container ships." Full review
Concierge "In contrast to most of Dubai's shiny new attractions, this small but informative museum near the Creek, a short walk from Bastakiya and the old Textile Souk."
Frommer's "For many years, the Dubai Museum was the emirate's only real effort to prove that Dubai has a culture beyond sand, sea, and shopping." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Located opposite the Grand Mosque, this low-key museum explores Dubai’s history, culture and traditions." Full review
Afar Magazine "The museum is a fantastic display of the short history of Dubai." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Houses archaeological, historical and ethnological collections, which are especially good at showing the lives of the first residents of Dubai." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The UAE may be less than 45 years old, but the seven emirates’ history stretches right back, according to Dubai Museum, to the third millennium BC." Full review
Children's City Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Frommer's
Creek Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fodor's "As the first interactive educational discovery center in the United Arab Emirates, Children's City was opened in 2002 and offers fun activities for all ages."
Lonely Planet "At the southern end of Creekside Park, you’ll stumble across two places for entertaining the kiddies." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Children's City combines education and amusement." Full review
Frommer's "Gallery and exhibition spaces include a planetarium to explore the night skies, a discovery space to understand the human body, an international culture gallery " Full review
