Dubai Culture unveils Al Maktoum Hospital Museum

The Dubai Culture collated the first phase of data to pay homage to the site through a crowd-sourcing programme, encouraging people to share their stories.

Built in the 1950s, Al Maktoum Hospital treated patients from across the region, — Supplied photo

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has unveiled the Al Maktoum Hospital Museum that has been preserved through experiences of a subset of the hospital’s very first doctors, healthcare professionals, and patients.

The Dubai Culture collated the first phase of data to pay homage to the site through a crowd-sourcing programme, encouraging people to share their stories.

The authority will continue to engage in the crowd-sourcing initiative in various phases, giving people across the country the opportunity to share their insights through the Al Maktoum Hospital Museum.

Situated in Al Wasl District, and developed in collaboration with Wasl Properties, Al Maktoum Hospital Museum marks the first milestone in Dubai Culture’s mandate of building museums to preserve the rich Emirati heritage. Built in the 1950s, Al Maktoum Hospital treated patients from across the region and was built through patronage from several Emirates, although they were not unified at the time.

Shaikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dubai Culture, said: “Built on the power of storytelling, Al Maktoum Hospital Museum is a living testament of the importance of the community’s involvement in preserving and promoting our history and heritage. Embodying the very ambitions of the nation, Al Maktoum Hospital Museum marks a crucial milestone in Dubai Culture’s mandate to strengthen awareness of the emirate’s national identity.”

Al Maktoum Hospital Museum, located within the confines of the original building, paves the path for the city to conserve its history, even as future strides of progress are being made.

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