Let's presume that you are the average tourist who's planned a two-week stay in Dubai during which time you hope to see a little bit of this and do a little of that and throw in some shopping and fun too into the trip. So I shall pick four of the most representative and make a mention of the others should you want to see them. Within the last half decade, the United Arab Emirates has had a total face lift done and the changes are not just cosmetic. Machines, hi-tech devices and modern medicine have replaced much of the traditional methods. While one can still get a feel of the old way of life if we travel into the villages, such trips are not often possible.
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Traditional weapons, musical instruments and a large number of archaeological finds from Dubai which date back several centuries are also on display. The ambience of the museum with its lights, music and life-like figures is so superbly created that a visitor is literally transported back to the days of yore when Dubai was just a 3 km stretch on the creek. For a glimpse into the land's rich maritime past, its pearl-diving traditions, architecture, and handicrafts, visit the Heritage and Diving Village. This place takes you on a tour through the native lifestyle. Majilis Al Ghoraifa, Jumeirah.