Huge collection
The warehouse-style store has an unusually broad range of antiques and curiosities, enough to occupy several hours.
Antique Museum
Deira
In Deira, Antique Museum is a sprawling retailer of antiques, ceramics, wood carvings and traditional handicrafts, with souvenirs for browsing or buying. Visitors describe maze-like corridors packed with unusual pieces, including vintage rugs, home décor and objects sourced from around the world.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
503 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Global finds
Reviews mention items from India, Indonesia, Egypt and many other countries, making the selection genuinely varied.
Guided help
Staff are often described as knowledgeable and patient, helping visitors navigate the large collection and choose within budget.
Free entry
One review reports free entry, so you can explore the collection without committing to a purchase.
Framing service
The frame shop was praised for quick, competent and reasonably priced work, including framing a world map.
Cold drinks
Visitors have been offered chilled water and soft drinks while browsing, which is useful in the warm interior.
Quirky selection
The stock ranges from handmade pieces to reproductions and oddities such as film projectors, xylophones and turtle chairs.
Tips for a Better Visit
Dress lightly. Wear comfortable, cool clothing in summer: visitors report sweating inside, especially while exploring the large collection.
Allow time. Set aside at least a couple of hours; the interconnected rooms and narrow corridors are easy to lose time exploring.
Negotiate prices. Treat the visit like a market and negotiate rather than assuming the first price is fixed.
Check purchases. Check sizes and items before leaving; one visitor received the wrong shirt size despite staff taking it to the car.
Ask about stock. If an item is unavailable, ask whether another outlet has it; one reviewer said staff searched other outlets.
Bring water. Because upper levels can be hot, carry water or accept the chilled water sometimes supplied during browsing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
19 12B St
Al Qouz Ind.first - القوز, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Vintage rugs
Visitors have found vintage rugs here with staff assistance and negotiated prices.
Pashmina scarves
Pashmina scarves are among the souvenirs mentioned in the eclectic inventory.
Moroccan bowl
A Moroccan bowl is one example of the international handicrafts and décor pieces on display.
Perfume
Perfume is mentioned as a purchase alongside an antique and other souvenirs.
Magic carpets
Magic carpets are among the theatrical and traditional objects mentioned while exploring the collection.
Common Concerns
Hot interior
Several reviews say the interior can become very hot, with one visitor noting that the AC was not working.
Pushy sales
One tourist reported being repeatedly moved between rooms and pressured to buy after saying they wanted to leave.
Uneven pricing
Some visitors found prices expensive or higher than expected, despite other shoppers reporting good deals.
Mixed authenticity
A review says much of the inventory is reproduction stock, with only a small number of genuine antiques.
Dusty condition
One visitor described the souvenirs as dated and the store as dusty, so presentation may feel rough around the edges.
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The Bottom Line
Antique Museum in Deira is less a quiet, labelled museum than a vast shop you can wander through. You can browse and buy antiques, handicrafts, souvenirs and home-decor pieces, with vintage rugs, perfumes and objects from countries including India, Indonesia and Egypt appearing in the reviews. The sheer scale is the main attraction: interconnected warehouses, narrow corridors and rooms full of unexpected finds can easily fill several hours.
The collection is eclectic rather than uniformly museum-grade. One visitor mentioned 1930s film projectors, Indonesian xylophones and wooden turtle chairs, while another said much of the stock was reproduction material alongside a handful of genuine antiques. That makes it appealing for curious browsers and collectors who enjoy discovery, but less suitable if you are seeking authenticated antiques only.
Staff are often described as welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful with selecting items or explaining their origins. There is also a frame shop, praised for quick and competent work. Entry was reported as free, but the interior can be hot, particularly upstairs, and one visitor described a pushy shopping experience.
Wear cool clothes, allow plenty of time, inspect purchases carefully and negotiate prices before paying.