Jumeirah Archeological Site

Take your kids on an outdoor adventure to discover the Jumeirah Archaeological Site. Click MORE for further details. The Jumeirah Archaeological Site is a window to ancient history, openly welcoming visitors to explore its rich past. Discovered by archaeologists in 1969, the site's excavation concluded in 2020, with the inauguration of a visitor’s center and museum by H.H Sheikh Mohammed. Covering an 80,000 sqm area of flat land, the site showcases nearly millennium-old walls, providing a clear view of the city’s skyline, blending the past with the future seamlessly. At the entrance, a visitor’s center awaits, with knowledgeable and passionate staff ready to assist history enthusiasts or curious tourists stumbling upon this hidden gem. Information boards simplify historical facts, allowing visitors to absorb the site's significance and journey back to the Abbasid era from the 9th to 11th centuries. The site is small but wide, with a paved track encircling it which makes it ideal for the kids to take their scooters along and scoot around the place. It's the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon outdoors, taking in some rich history and beautiful sights.