Al Ahmadiya School & Heritage House

Al Ahmadiya School, established in 1912, was Dubai's first formal school, educating the children of pearl merchants and traders. Today it operates as a museum showcasing the history of education in the UAE. Adjacent is the Heritage House, a beautifully restored traditional home that once belonged to a pearl merchant. Together they offer insight into Dubai's pre-oil era, with traditional architecture, artifacts, and period furnishings. Both are free to visit and located in the atmospheric Al Ras area near the souks.