The Coffee Museum is in Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, one of Dubai’s heritage hubs. Its exhibits explore regional and international coffee history, making it a focused stop to combine with a walk through the surrounding historic neighbourhood.
At a glance
- Location: Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai.
- Visit focus: coffee history, education, roasting and brewing.
- Nearby: Al Fahidi’s museums, galleries and cultural spaces.
- Admission and hours: Open daily
Where is the Coffee Museum?
The Coffee Museum is located in Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai. Al Fahidi offers a glimpse of life in Dubai during the mid-19th century, with much of its original infrastructure preserved. The museum’s address is Al Fahidi Street, Al Souq Al Kabeer, Bur Dubai, Dubai.
Al Fahidi has more than 50 houses to explore, including museums, galleries and cultural spaces. The Coins Museum and the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding are among its highlights. The historic quarter and Dubai Creek day route brings the museum into a wider neighbourhood outing.
How do you get from Deira to the Coffee Museum?
From a Deira aparthotel, the Coffee Museum is about an 11-minute drive or a 51-minute walk. An abra ride can connect the historic district with the Deira side of the creek.
The RTA gives the Al Fahidi–Deira Old Souq route, CR5, a fare of AED 2. Service hours vary by day, and timings may differ during Ramadan and public holidays. Abra stations accept cash, nol, credit cards and debit cards.
What does a Coffee Museum visit focus on?
The museum presents antique objects related to regional and international coffee history and culture. Its displays cover coffee education, roasting and brewing, with local Arabic, Ethiopian and Japanese coffee styles among those represented.
A gift shop sells coffee-related items. The museum’s focus gives you a coffee-history stop alongside Al Fahidi’s broader mix of museums, galleries and cultural spaces.
What can you add around Al Fahidi and Dubai Creek?
Al Fahidi’s preserved historic setting offers more to see beyond the museum, including the neighbourhood’s cultural spaces and the Coins Museum. You can also plan an abra crossing on the Al Fahidi–Deira Old Souq route to include both sides of Dubai Creek in the outing.
At the Open House run by the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding, general admission is free and no booking is required. Its cultural workshops run on select days and must be booked in advance.
When should you visit, and what should you check?
Check the Coffee Museum’s official site before you go for its current opening hours, admission details and access arrangements. For the metro, bus and abra connections around Deira, local transport options can help you plan your trip. Consult the RTA’s current information, particularly around Ramadan and public holidays, when abra timings may differ.
If you plan to add the Open House, its seasonal hours are November to February, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Check the centre’s official information for current details before making it part of your day.
FAQs
Where is the Coffee Museum in Dubai?
It is in Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, one of Dubai’s heritage hubs.
What can you see at the Coffee Museum?
The museum presents antique items connected to regional and international coffee history, with displays covering education, roasting and brewing.
Can you combine the Coffee Museum with an abra ride?
Yes. The Al Fahidi–Deira Old Souq abra route, CR5, costs AED 2. Check RTA information for service details before travelling.