JUMEIRAH MOSQUE One of the largest and most beau- tiful mosques in Dubai, Jumeirah Mosque is a spectacular example of Islamic architecture. Built of stone in the medieval Fatimid tradition, it is one of Dubai’s most photographed landmarks, especially at night when its two minarets are illuminated by ground lights. It is also one of the few mosques in Dubai that is open to non-Muslims, with guided tours taking place four times a week. Organised by the Sheikh
Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, the one-hour mosque tour includes information on Arabic culture and Islam and guests are encouraged to ask ques- tions. Attendees are required to remove their shoes before entering the mosque and are asked not to touch the religious books on display. Photography is permitted.
Sat, Sun, Tue and Thu at 10am Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah Conservative dress for men and women is essential (for example: loose trousers, or long skirts, long sleeves and a headscarf for women)
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AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES
Local tour operators org - anise unique activities
for groups, ranging from watching a camel polo tournament, to classic
safaris using vintage jeeps, plus fishing trips and Arabic cooking classes.
Cultural expeditions are also on offer that enable participants to live like an Emir for the day, taking in visits to the Royal Stables and polo club, a stop at the Falcon & Heritage Centre and a visit to one of Dubai’s largest mosques, the Jumeirah Mosque, which has the capacity to house 1,200 people for prayer.
For lunch, groups should check out Kan Zaman at the Heritage Village on the shores of the Creek, before heading for a spot of shopping at the famous nearby gold souk.
SPICES The spice souk in Deira beside the Creek is a huddle of narrow alleyways that has surprisingly survived the intense building of high-rise developments around it. In the tiny lanes of the souk, the atmosphere and the scents of the past can be conjured and savoured. Bags of spices, incense, rose petals and traditional medicinal products are stacked outside each stall, with vendors selling spices straight from the sack and always more than happy to chat to visitors about their wares. Visitors are welcome to wander through the maze which, not only provides a true experience of tradi- tional Dubai, but also offers some respite from the daytime heat. The streets around the souk are full of traditional tea shops and bakeries, where residents and visitors alike sit outside smoking shisha and sipping tea or coffee.
Daily 7am to noon and 5pm to 7pm; Fri 5pm to 7pm Al Shindagha area, facing the end of Dubai Creek
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DUBAI MUSEUM Al Fahidi Fort, housing the Dubai Museum, is the oldest fort in the emirate, dating to 1799. Over the years, the fort has been a palace, garrison and prison, but today provides a window into the past. The museum houses an inter-
esting collection of artefacts, which depict the social, economic and professional life of historic Dubai, with some dating back as far as 4,000 years. Interactive exhibits using waxwork models and tradi- tional artefacts showcase Dubai through the ages, with an exhibi- tion on the life of pearl divers. The new underground section
of the museum houses wonder- fully life-like relics from an ancient souk, a Qur’an school, typical Arabic households and an oasis. The walls of the fort are built
from coral and shell rubble from the sea and are cemented together with lime. Wooden poles support the upper fl oor and the ceiling is made from palm fronds, mud and plaster. An iron-studded door stands at the entrance and its battle-scarred walls and towers bear witness to the confl icts of Dubai’s past.
+971 4 3531862 Sat to Thu 8am to 9pm; Fri 3pm to 9.30pm 62A Street, Bur Dubai
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