Islamic art museums / Galleries in Dubai

On a previous trip through the Middle East, I really enjoyed seeing Islamic art whilst in Doha. This time I'll be passing through Dubai rather than Doha. I've had a quick check of the Dubai page on WikiVoyage, but I can't see anything equivalent.

Are there any museums or art galleries in Dubai where I can view (for a not too high fee) Arabic or Islamic art works? (I'd rather not trek all the way down to the Abu Dhabi Cultural Centre if there's an alternative in Dubai!)

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You're probably already aware of this, and it seems to have quite unfavorable reviews on Tripadvisor (thanks @pnuts). Also, it looks like it's more of a business than a gallery, something a lot of visitors didn't seem to expect. But then again, most galleries/exhibitions do also sell art, so this doesn't necessarily disqualify it as an art gallery. And I couldn't find anything else in Dubai. I mean, you don't have to buy anything. You can just go there and look at their exhibition. But do beware of the quite mixed reviews.

There's the MIRAJ Islamic Art Centre quite centrally in Dubai. The centre describes itself as "a monument to thirteen centuries of Islamic culture".

The National recounts:

Michelle Chen, general manager of Hunter International Travel and Tourism in Dubai, regularly brings Chinese tourists to the Dubai version of the Miraj Centre.

“We have a lot of groups who visit it,” she said. “The Miraj is a classic, it’s a beautiful place with amazing art work and it’s better than going to a souq because tourists like this kind of environment. We can’t find such items in malls.”

MIRAJ is found at 582, Jemeirah Road and is open (according to The National) daily from 9am to 7pm. Contact information can be found on their website.