Dubai is a place of opportunities, but it wasn't always that way. We can see that Dubai follows a step-by-step process to get to this point. Dubai museum and Al Fahidi Fort Before the discovery of oil, this museum illustrates early Arab life. You may study about the architecture of old Arab dwellings, Mosques, souks, and date farms here. Museum of Illusions Humans have illusions about everything, thus here is an illusion museum that will blow your mind and allow you to experience wonders. Etihad Museum The Etihad Museum explains the seven founding fathers' political underpinnings for the UAE.