attractions HISTORY AND CULTURE
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The past and the present
Stroll through a bygone era and sample the wonders of old Dubai’s souks and the majesty of its museums and architecture
BASTAKIYA The old Bastakiya quarter, on the shores of Bur Dubai, offers a glimpse of old Dubai with its proliferation of narrow lanes and traditional courtyard houses. Today, Bastakiya provides a bustling market in the cooler winter months and a cultural centre to Dubai. It is perfect for walking tours, incorporating intriguing museums, art galleries and shops. Here, you’ll also find traditional shopping in the form of tailors, cobblers, spice shops and the occasional token gift shop, lining the streets. In the souks, bartering for a good price is now a novelty, but was once a way of life. Further up the Creek, located
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in the Heritage & Diving Village, is the House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum. Built in the late 1800s, this traditional Emirati house held a commanding position near the sea so that the Sheikh could observe shipping activity from one or other of its many balconies. Today, the House of Sheikh
Saeed Al Maktoum serves as a local museum, housing a rare collection of historic photographs, coins, stamps and documents that record Dubai’s history.
+971 4 3937139 Sat to Thu 8.30am to 8.30pm, Fri 3pm to 8.30pm Al Shindagha area, facing the mouth of Dubai Creek
1 Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum House
2 Jumeirah Mosque 3 Spice Souk 4 Dubai Museum
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES There are four main archaeo- logical sites under excavation in Dubai, located at Al Qusais, Al Sufouh, Jumeirah and Hatta. The sites at Al Qusais and Al Sufouh have revealed graveyards dating back more than 2,000 years. The Jumeirah site has revealed artefacts dating from the 7th century. While the Jumeirah site is not officially open to the public, tour operators can arrange special permits from the Dubai Museum allowing groups to visit.
+971 4 3496874 Sun to Thu 8.30am to 2pm Jumeirah, behind Emirates Hospital
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