Crossroad of Civilizations Museum (CCM) متحف معبر الحضارات‎

“Fantastic museum. The whole Shindaga museum complex is wonderful. Attentive staff, interesting, well curated displays and exhibits including multi media and interactive sections. The whole museum complex is large with nany differently themed pavilions. Unless you are a determined museum visitor, you may want to spread it over 2 days. But the entry fee is very reasonable, so multiple visits are not going to break the bank. Highly recommend!”

“Award winning private museum, the Crossroads of Civilizations Museum (CCM) opened its doors on January 27th, 2014. It houses the personal collection of historic artefacts, rare manuscripts, and the armory of Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori. CCM has now grown into a group of three museums: Crossroads of Civilizations Museum, Rare Books, Manuscripts & Prints Museum, and The Armory Museum. The two museums are located at a nearby heritage house a short, well signed distance from Crossroads of Civilizations Museum. The three museums are now referred to as The Museum Group. There is a separate ticket for the museum which allows entry into all three museum. It has a fairly large collection and should be a separate planned visit.”

“The Crossroads of Civilizations Museum, Dubai is a small but fascinating museum that highlights Dubai’s role as a historical link between Asia, Africa, and Europe. It features rare artefacts, manuscripts, trade items, and weapons, with a strong focus on cultural exchange and tolerance. Affordable, educational, and best for history lovers—though modest in size compared to major museums.”

“Highly recommend this museum for history lovers!! Only 25 AED per person and you get to explore 2 museums (3 buildings) with an extensive private collection of artifacts, old books/manuscripts, and weapons. Most descriptions have english translations (no audio guide/qr code scanning though) and are well written. Personal favorite galleries were the holocaust remembrance, palestine and the holy land, and pearl gallery. When we went there, it was a Sunday, there were only 2 other guests so it felt like a private visit which we really enjoyed. You are even encouraged to take photos. Overall, most of the museum was well curated (particularly for the regional treasures and interfaith pieces), informative, and surprising in the best way. Definitely worth the visit!! Also it was cold inside all the buildings so this is a great way to spend your time away from the heat and learn new things 😁”