Al Fahidi Fort, which houses the Dubai Museum once guarded the city's landward approaches. Built around 1799, it has served as a palace, garrison, and prison. Colourful and evocative dioramas, complete with life-size figures and sound and lighting effects, vividly depict everyday life in days before oil discovery changed the land can be found at the museum. The Fort is one of the most historically important museums in Dubai and the UAE. It is also believed to be the oldest majestic architectural work in Dubai.

Al Fahidi Fort was originally created in order to defend Dubai against attacks from the sea, and was eventually further extended to facilitate this defensive nature. The museum underwent its transformation from Fort to museum in 1970 and it has since served its new purpose admirably. Exhibits on offer include scenes depicting traditional Arab houses, date farms, souks as well as desert and marine life. In addition to local items, also featured are various artefacts from Asian and African countries that conducted trade with Dubai.

One of the most spectacular exhibits portrays the underwater world of pearl-diving, and is accompanied by sets of pearl merchants' weights, scales and sieves. Also on display are artefacts such as fine copper, alabaster and pottery objects found in 3,000-4,000 year-old graves at Al Ghusais.

With its array of items and intriguing setting, Al Fahidi Fort is a fascinating military museum that presents guests with the chance to engage in an in-depth discovery of Dubai and general life in the region.

Guests of Traders Hotel Dubai will enjoy convenient access to this splendid Fort and other destinations in Dubai making it an ideally located accommodation option.