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Heritage
Getting to Dubai Museum (Al Fahidi Fort) by metro is convenient, though you'll need comfortable shoes for the walk. Here's how:
Board the Green Line
Look for trains heading towards Al Ghubaiba. Check the display boards for confirmation.
Get off at Al Ghubaiba
The station is well-marked. Use the main exit towards the street level.
Walk to Dubai Museum (Al Fahidi Fort)
About 12 minutes on foot. Save the Google Maps directions before you start.
Local Tip
Walk from Al Ghubaiba Metro Station through the textile souk area
Al Fahidi Fort was built in 1787 as a coastal defense post and converted into Dubai's first museum in 1971 under Sheikh Rashid's direction.
Getting here is straightforward thanks to the Green Line. Al Ghubaiba station puts you within walking distance, and the 12-minute walk is easy enough for most visitors.
While you're in the area, consider checking out Textile Souk and Al Fahidi Historical District – they're near the same metro station and can easily be combined into a single trip.
Did you know? Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest existing building in Dubai. It served as a residence, seat of government, garrison, and prison before becoming a museum.