As we distance and self-isolate to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe from the spread of the coronavirus, it can get a little boring, especially as we start missing our busy schedules and fun-filled activities. If you’re in Dubai, you’re lucky; museums, galleries, and cinemas are offering online experiences for you to enjoy and stay busy while in the comfort – or confines – of your home.
Scroll down to learn more about each and choose your favorite!
Dubai Museum
As the city’s main museum, Dubai Museum’s virtual tour is your go-to place if you want to enjoy the sight of old, cultural Dubai, and discover how and where it started before it became the city we know of today.
Al Fahidi Historical District
The Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood shows you the traditional way of life in Dubai, from the mid-19th century, up until the 1970s. So if you want to know more about the city’s heritage and historical sites, a virtual tour at Al Fahidi would be an ideal option.
Naif Museum
Naif Museum is an old fort, built mainly of clay. As the first police station in Dubai, it gives visitors a unique insight into the history and development of the emirate’s security forces. It features fascinated documents, images, and decrees.
The Third Line Art Gallery
If you miss visiting art galleries, this one is for you. The Third Line is a Dubai-based art gallery, representing contemporary Middle Eastern artists. All you have to do is sign up with Art Basel to view the online viewing rooms and enjoy online virtual tours of the gallery.
Cinema Akil
Cinema Akil, the UAE’s independent cinema, has partnered with Mubi, the VOD platform for indie films, to offer you free films to watch for the next 3 months, with 20 independent movies streaming each month. Cinema Akil’s Instagram account also features posts of films you should see, put together by international film critics and filmmakers.
BrandDubai
You can also choose to use your time ‘wisely’ by following BrandDubai’s series of creative workshops and joining along from home. The creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, collaborated with a few creative minds, and launched a series of posts on how to brew like a champion, or easily paint your t-shirt, to encourage people to stay and home, while keeping them busy and entertained.
