Sights · Our pick in Dubai
Al Fahidi Fort (reopening after restoration)
Dubai’s oldest building
About Al Fahidi Fort (reopening after restoration)
Al Fahidi Fort, long home of the Dubai Museum, has been closed for restoration since 2021. Its director said in September 2026 that it will reopen in the coming weeks or months, so check Dubai Culture before you go.
Why it's on our list
- Check reopening on dubaiculture.gov.ae
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Al Fahidi Fort (reopening after restoration) before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Al Fahidi Fort (reopening after restoration), as the crow flies.
- XVA Art Hotel250 m3 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Al Fahidi Fort (reopening after restoration) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Sharaf DGGreen Line600 m7 min walk
- Al RasGreen Line700 m9 min walk
- Al GhubaibaGreen Line850 m11 min walk
Key sights
- Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Abra across the Creek450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Dubai International (DXB)6.6 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 18 min
- The Dubai Mall7.6 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 20 min
- The Dubai Fountain7.7 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Burj Khalifa7.8 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Kite Beach14 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Madinat Jumeirah18 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Atlantis The Palm23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Dubai Marina Walk25 kmCar or taxi 55 min
Main railway stations
- Etihad Rail: Dubai Station30 kmCar or taxi 66 min