Zabeel palace began as three small buildings constructed in the late 1950s, with Shaik Rashid bin Al Saeed Al Maktoum commissioning a new palace in 1963 that linked these existing structures into one complex.

Designed by architect Otto Bulart, this new Zabeel palace was completed in 1965 and became the residence of Shaik Rashid until his death 1990. Today, it is the official residence of the current ruler of the Dubai, Shaikh Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, serving as both a royal home and a key venue for official government functions, receptions and ceremonies.

Dubai’s Museum of the future began with Shaikh Muhammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum announcement in March 2015 and the launch of the Dubai future foundation in April 2016 to support the Museum.

The museum, a futuristic, egg-shaped building adorned with Arabic calligraphy, officially opened to the public on February 22, 2022. Its design symbolizes humanity, earth and an unwritten future, housing immersive exhibits on topics like space, bioengineering and near-future technologies.

The history of the spice market is rooted in the ancient spice trade, which began around 1000 BCE with the movement of the spices from India and southeast Asia to the middle East and Europe.

With the Dubai spice souk evolving as a vital trading point on these maritime spice routes from the mid-19th century onwards.

Dubai spice souk, located in the historic district, began around 1850 to facilitate trade along the Dubai creek and continues to be a hub for spice, herbs and other goods, symbolizing Dubai traditional roots amidst its modern development.