The Crossroads of Civilizations Museum (CCM) started from a private collection of one family, which the founder, Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori, endeavored to build upon over the past thirty years. He originally housed the collection in his home behind glass cabinets and it was where he once hosted a talk on the Arabian Gulf, documenting its history and geographic significance throughout the ages using original maps which he owned. The Director of Architectural Heritage Department at Dubai Municipality, who was present at that talk, discussed with him opening this important collection to public viewing.

It has now grown to a group of three museums that are all about civilizations meeting one another peacefully and under one roof. What made a deep impression on our founder, as young man, is the significance of this collection: they were artefacts that are a remnant and a glimpse, of past civilizations that traded and exchanged gifts as they passed through the region. He says – “This ability to trade with one another, and exchange gifts which have now become artefacts; has shown the positive evidence for the interaction of civilizations based on mutual benefits as well as respect and tolerance”.

Moreover, it showed that “there was some sense of regulation and assurance that encouraged others to bring their goods to pass through Dubai. Trade was carried out without International Law or any diplomatic missions. Traders did not know foreign languages and had no international platforms to bring the world together, as we do today. However, they still exchanged goods, even though they came from different ethnic backgrounds, beliefs and religion”.

Ahmed Al Mansoori says: “The historical past illustrated in this collection demonstrates that the current vision, multiculturalism and, progress in Dubai has stemmed from its ancient culture which welcomed all civilizations to settle or to cross through its town. CCM’s objective is not only to reflect the true old spirit of Dubai where civilizations were crossing and exchanging goods through barter deals with peace and respect; but also to highlight the past that united the history of humanity prior to any political agreements, in order to provide an opportunity for future generations to see the benefit, the beauty and positivity in other cultures and civilizations- instilling the essence of plurality, diversity and multiculturalism”.

Amongst the many awards received since CCM opened its doors, was the award by the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) for The Best Museum in 2015. “For its role in highlighting and conserving the Gulf heritage as well as connecting future generations to their heritage”. Please visit Awards page for more information.

Passing through this region, traders often left behind traces of their culture, enabling the Crossroad of Civilizations Museums to highlight the positive values that reigned throughout history. Values such as tolerance and mutual respect, represented by different civilizations that crossed paths here over several centuries.

In the midst of the contemporary scientific and technological Advancement and the eagerness of future generations to keep pace with development, nowadays, a big part of youth lack the interest in acknowledging and appreciating the importance of the historical dimensions of civilizations where principles and values of humanity develop. These values encompass the aesthetic and positive aspects of peoples and civilizations, who historically left their fingerprints and artistic marks, that witness their contribution to the course of human progress.

Therefore, Crossroad of Civilizations Museums seek to bring everyone together by emphasizing on the importance of positive historical relationships among peoples so as to provide an opportunity for future generations to explore and discover the beauty of tolerance, regardless of the differences in perspectives and priorities.

The three of Crossroad of Civilizations Museums are based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where values and principles such as tolerance, mutual respects and positive thinking are rooted in the ideology, norms, law and culture of its leaders and people.

The positive outcomes of such values, with the vision of the leadership as well as ambition of its people, are reflected in having the UAE hosting the busiest multicultural platform on earth that hosts more than 200 nationalities which makes it a contemporary successful story of multiculturalism.

CCMs, through its three historical museums, say everything about the legacy of Dubai and the UAE. As a crossroad of global trade routes between Europe, Africa and Asia, Dubai has witnessed a magnificent interplay of almost all the world’s civilizations.

The dynamic interaction of these civilizations leads to a flourishing culture of humanity; Museums through art, literature and cultural dimensions, reflect the historical beauties of civilizations. Therefore, the Crossroad of Civilizations Museum highlights the beauty of the variety of these human cultures that contributed to the progress of humanity throughout ages.

CCM emphasizes on the positive historical relationships between these civilizations and art, it provides an opportunity for future generations to reflect on the beauty of the difference and to see the positive side of the other, hoping to bring all together.

Bringing people together through positive historical relationships.

Emphasizing on the importance of the universal values such as tolerance and respect, by demonstrating the essential roles such values play in the florishment and progress of humanity.

Passing through this region, traders often left behind traces of their culture, enabling the Crossroad of Civilizations Museums to highlight the positive values that reigned throughout history. Values such as tolerance and mutual respect, represented by different civilizations that crossed paths here over several centuries.

In the midst of the contemporary scientific and technological Advancement and the eagerness of future generations to keep pace with development, nowadays, a big part of youth lack the interest in acknowledging and appreciating the importance of the historical dimensions of civilizations where principles and values of humanity develop. These values encompass the aesthetic and positive aspects of peoples and civilizations, who historically left their fingerprints and artistic marks, that witness their contribution to the course of human progress.

Therefore, Crossroad of Civilizations Museums seek to bring everyone together by emphasizing on the importance of positive historical relationships among peoples so as to provide an opportunity for future generations to explore and discover the beauty of tolerance, regardless of the differences in perspectives and priorities.

The three of Crossroad of Civilizations Museums are based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where values and principles such as tolerance, mutual respects and positive thinking are rooted in the ideology, norms, law and culture of its leaders and people.

The positive outcomes of such values, with the vision of the leadership as well as ambition of its people, are reflected in having the UAE hosting the busiest multicultural platform on earth that hosts more than 200 nationalities which makes it a contemporary successful story of multiculturalism.

CCMs, through its three historical museums, say everything about the legacy of Dubai and the UAE. As a crossroad of global trade routes between Europe, Africa and Asia, Dubai has witnessed a magnificent interplay of almost all the world’s civilizations.

The dynamic interaction of these civilizations leads to a flourishing culture of humanity; Museums through art, literature and cultural dimensions, reflect the historical beauties of civilizations. Therefore, the Crossroad of Civilizations Museum highlights the beauty of the variety of these human cultures that contributed to the progress of humanity throughout ages.

CCM emphasizes on the positive historical relationships between these civilizations and art, it provides an opportunity for future generations to reflect on the beauty of the difference and to see the positive side of the other, hoping to bring all together.

Bringing people together through positive historical relationships.

Emphasizing on the importance of the universal values such as tolerance and respect, by demonstrating the essential roles such values play in the florishment and progress of humanity.

Passing through this region, traders often left behind traces of their culture, enabling the Crossroad of Civilizations Museums to highlight the positive values that reigned throughout history. Values such as tolerance and mutual respect, represented by different civilizations that crossed paths here over several centuries.

In the midst of the contemporary scientific and technological Advancement and the eagerness of future generations to keep pace with development, nowadays, a big part of youth lack the interest in acknowledging and appreciating the importance of the historical dimensions of civilizations where principles and values of humanity develop. These values encompass the aesthetic and positive aspects of peoples and civilizations, who historically left their fingerprints and artistic marks, that witness their contribution to the course of human progress.

Therefore, Crossroad of Civilizations Museums seek to bring everyone together by emphasizing on the importance of positive historical relationships among peoples so as to provide an opportunity for future generations to explore and discover the beauty of tolerance, regardless of the differences in perspectives and priorities.

The three of Crossroad of Civilizations Museums are based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where values and principles such as tolerance, mutual respects and positive thinking are rooted in the ideology, norms, law and culture of its leaders and people.

The positive outcomes of such values, with the vision of the leadership as well as ambition of its people, are reflected in having the UAE hosting the busiest multicultural platform on earth that hosts more than 200 nationalities which makes it a contemporary successful story of multiculturalism.

CCMs, through its three historical museums, say everything about the legacy of Dubai and the UAE. As a crossroad of global trade routes between Europe, Africa and Asia, Dubai has witnessed a magnificent interplay of almost all the world’s civilizations.

The dynamic interaction of these civilizations leads to a flourishing culture of humanity; Museums through art, literature and cultural dimensions, reflect the historical beauties of civilizations. Therefore, the Crossroad of Civilizations Museum highlights the beauty of the variety of these human cultures that contributed to the progress of humanity throughout ages.

CCM emphasizes on the positive historical relationships between these civilizations and art, it provides an opportunity for future generations to reflect on the beauty of the difference and to see the positive side of the other, hoping to bring all together.

Bringing people together through positive historical relationships.

Emphasizing on the importance of the universal values such as tolerance and respect, by demonstrating the essential roles such values play in the florishment and progress of humanity.

Passing through this region, traders often left behind traces of their culture, enabling the Crossroad of Civilizations Museums to highlight the positive values that reigned throughout history. Values such as tolerance and mutual respect, represented by different civilizations that crossed paths here over several centuries.

In the midst of the contemporary scientific and technological Advancement and the eagerness of future generations to keep pace with development, nowadays, a big part of youth lack the interest in acknowledging and appreciating the importance of the historical dimensions of civilizations where principles and values of humanity develop. These values encompass the aesthetic and positive aspects of peoples and civilizations, who historically left their fingerprints and artistic marks, that witness their contribution to the course of human progress.

Therefore, Crossroad of Civilizations Museums seek to bring everyone together by emphasizing on the importance of positive historical relationships among peoples so as to provide an opportunity for future generations to explore and discover the beauty of tolerance, regardless of the differences in perspectives and priorities.

The three of Crossroad of Civilizations Museums are based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where values and principles such as tolerance, mutual respects and positive thinking are rooted in the ideology, norms, law and culture of its leaders and people.

The positive outcomes of such values, with the vision of the leadership as well as ambition of its people, are reflected in having the UAE hosting the busiest multicultural platform on earth that hosts more than 200 nationalities which makes it a contemporary successful story of multiculturalism.

CCMs, through its three historical museums, say everything about the legacy of Dubai and the UAE. As a crossroad of global trade routes between Europe, Africa and Asia, Dubai has witnessed a magnificent interplay of almost all the world’s civilizations.

The dynamic interaction of these civilizations leads to a flourishing culture of humanity; Museums through art, literature and cultural dimensions, reflect the historical beauties of civilizations. Therefore, the Crossroad of Civilizations Museum highlights the beauty of the variety of these human cultures that contributed to the progress of humanity throughout ages.

CCM emphasizes on the positive historical relationships between these civilizations and art, it provides an opportunity for future generations to reflect on the beauty of the difference and to see the positive side of the other, hoping to bring all together.

Bringing people together through positive historical relationships.

Emphasizing on the importance of the universal values such as tolerance and respect, by demonstrating the essential roles such values play in the florishment and progress of humanity.