A former residence for Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House is a heritage site now filled with museum archives of Dubai’s pre-modernised era. Built in the 19th century, Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House boasts many features characteristic of traditional houses – from the charming wind towers that provide a natural cooling effect, to the incandescent pink walls that stem from the use of coral as a building material. Within the museum itself, you can get a glimpse of Dubai through new lens. As you take a gander at its exclusive photo collection showcasing the history of the house and its inhabitants as well as a slice of old Dubai, you will be pulled into the rich culture of a bygone era. The plethora of coins, stamps, and historic documents each paint an interesting fragment of Dubai’s history. Perched on the edge of Dubai Creek, Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House offers you the chance to peek into the preserved bits of a lost world.