Dubai has roots dating back thousands of years – back when Bedouin traders would stop to rest beside Dubai Creek – and the emirate’s diverse museums provide a great way to learn this history. Today, there is an ever-growing number of museums in Dubai, ranging from traditional history museums to art galleries and private collections now open to the public. Whether you are looking to learn about the history of Dubai, emerging from centuries as a small trading post to the luxurious city of today, or about the pearling industry that brought immense wealth to the trading families of the emirate, the city’s variety of museums spans all interests and ages.