Located at the entrance of Dubai Creek is the former residence of Shaikh Saeed Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai from 1912-1958 and grandfather of the present Ruler, Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The building is a typical example of the late 19th century Arabian architecture. Built in 1896, the Shaikh Saeed House was once the seat of Dubai's local government. Today the buiding hosts a museum with rare collection of historic photographs, coins, stamps and documents of Dubai's history.

Opening hours:
Saturday-Thursday 8am- 8:30pm,
Friday 3:30pm- 9:30pm
Ramadan:
Saturday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 2pm-5pm