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About
A quiet space for Emirati art in an unlikely corner of Deira.
A small museum of Emirati art and cultural heritage located in Abu Hail, Deira. Also known as the Museum of Emirati Art, the space presents artistic displays and exhibits exploring Emirati history and traditional art. Hours are limited — open daily 12–3pm except Fridays.
Why this museum matters
Exhibo editorial
Abu Hail is residential Deira — apartment buildings, local cafés, the kind of neighbourhood that doesn't appear in tourist itineraries. The House Creativity Museum sits inside it at a residential address, operating three hours a day. This is a description of a certain kind of cultural space that exists in most cities and is almost never documented: small, intimate, run on commitment rather than infrastructure, easy to miss. It is Emirati art in a neighbourhood where Emiratis actually live, which is a rarer combination than it sounds. Call ahead to confirm.
Visit
Hours, tickets, and directions for Museum of Emirati Art (House of Creativity).
Address
41 22B Street, Abu Hail, Deira, Dubai