Proud Dubai resident turns home into museum preserving UAE's rich history
Old passports, faded photographs, travel permits and vintage televisions fill the rooms of Shaukat Ali Rana's Dubai home, offering a glimpse of life in the UAE before the country's rapid transformation. When Shaukat Rana arrived in what is now the UAE as a young boy in 1968, Dubai was very different. Roads were scarce, travel between emirates required permits and television was limited to a…
A proud Dubai resident, Shaukat Ali Rana, has transformed part of his family home into a museum, preserving the rich history of the United Arab Emirates. Growing up in Dubai in 1968, Rana witnessed the city's transformation from a place with scarce roads and limited television channels to what it is today. His collection, which includes old passports, travel permits, vintage televisions, and official documents, offers a glimpse into the life of Dubai before the country's rapid development.
The museum, created during the Covid-19 pandemic, is arranged chronologically and includes items like water bills, driving licences, and even an original trade licence from 1958. Rana's collection also contains commorative medals, coins, and stamps that mark significant events, such as the Apollo 14 mission in 1971 and the UAE's first National Day.
The museum has garnered recognition, including a community award at the Erth Awards ceremony. Rana's sons plan to continue collecting for the museum and welcome visitors who wish to learn more about the UAE's heritage.
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