Sheikh Saeed's house was built in the late 19th century on the seashore so that the ruler could could watch the movement of ships. The wind towers and the enfilade of rooms, surrounding the inner courtyard make it a remarkable example of vernacular architecture.
The premises are home to several exhibitions, each dedicated to a Dubai's history: the library; rooms dedicated to the mining of pearls; rooms dedicated to the mining of pearls pearl mining; rooms dedicated to the beginning of the oil era and the history of the Maktoum family, which ruled Dubai for 200 years. which ruled Dubai for 200 years; halls with coin and stamp collections; and halls with an exhibition on the life of Dubai. with an exhibit on Bedouin life, a collection of geographical maps and historical documents. historical documents.
