Women's Museum

About this place

The Women's Museum in Deira documents the work, creativity and public contributions of women in the Emirates. Photographs, personal histories, art and documents expand the historical record beyond rulers and military events, while its location in the Gold Souq connects the displays with a long-established commercial district. A visitor can use the collections to connect individual objects with larger changes in Emirati life: oasis farming, pearling, dhow trade, household work, education, government and the transition after oil. Read dates and provenances closely and compare reconstructions with original artefacts, photographs and oral testimony. This makes the museum useful historical evidence rather than a display of attractive antiques. Exhibitions and opening arrangements can change, so check the official venue information before planning a journey.