{"id":529,"date":"2019-12-04T13:24:30","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T13:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alwasldhow.com\/blog\/?p=529"},"modified":"2023-04-06T11:22:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T11:22:39","slug":"things-to-do-in-old-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alwasldhow.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-old-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Old Dubai – Attractions & Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When everyone thinks of Dubai, the first things that come to their mind are the tall buildings, seven-lane roads, luxury cars, and the 24\/7 party atmosphere. But there is another side in Old Dubai where the old boats are still a thing, centuries-old markets are still bustling with crowds, and medieval buildings are still intact. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are is a guide for you to visit and explore this place where the glory of Dubai began from. Knowing these things beforehand will help you understand everything better once you are there in this heritage part of the emirate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Gold Souk in Old Dubai<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before the modern-day oil boom, the primary source of Dubai’s revenue was from trade. The creek became a natural harbor, and hence Dubai became a middle man in the trade between the major players. That was long ago. Like, more than two centuries ago. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the things that attracted traders to settle in Dubai was its tax-free economy. This was great for the gold business. Within a few decades after introducing the tax-free gold trade, Dubai had become the center for gold business, thus earning the name the city of gold.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At present, prices of gold in Dubai are some of the lowest in the world. Gold souk has been there for nearly two decades and is brimming with gold shops. The yellow hue of this precious metal fills out the streets, giving the whole area an otherworldly vibe. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The daily prices of the gold will be displayed on the shop windows. The actual cost of the jewelry will have an additional price tag of craftsmanship. Even though the price of the gold is fixed, you can still haggle over the jewelry price for what it costs for the craftsmanship. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dhow Cruise in Creek<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The creek that cuts through the middle of old Dubai is something you cannot ignore. For one thing, it is ubiquitous and can be seen from many places in Old Dubai. Another thing is that most of the significant attractions rub their shoulders with the creek. Before the city started sprawling to the neighboring regions, everything in Dubai was on the creek’s shores. Apart from visiting all the attractions individually, taking a dhow cruise Dubai<\/a> through the quintessential creek is an unmatched experience. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dhows dock on the Deira side of the creek. You should book the cruise beforehand for the trip. Deira is infamous for heavy traffic. So park your car elsewhere and walk to the dhow station. The 2-hour cruise is your chance to see the attractions in old Dubai close to the waters. All of the major attractions are lit up at night. You will notice the medieval-looking buildings along the creek on the Bur Dubai side, stretching for 2 kilometers. That’s Al Seef, and it’s not a historical building. Al Seef was completed about two years ago. It complements the whole atmosphere of the area surrounding the Bastakiya. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although most of Al Seef is built the old way, some part is a modern rendition of the traditional Arabic architecture. After all, Al Seef is a classic and contemporary marriage. Bur Dubai’s side is primarily historical buildings dating back before the 1950s. Some of them are even older, as the house of Sheikh Saeed al Maktoum and the buildings surrounding it. The oldest of all the things in Dubai is the Dubai museum itself, although you cannot see it from the dhow. When you are sightseeing from the dhow, the Dubai Museum is blocked entirely by the old Grand Mosque of Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contrary to the Bur Dubai side, buildings on the Deira side are taller and more modern. After the oil boom, Deira became a bustling marketplace while bur Dubai remained a residential district. Although there are both markets and residential buildings on both sides, predominantly, that’s the case. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main attraction of a dinner cruise is, you guessed it, the dinner itself. The dinner serves the best of eastern cuisine. As the dhow starts moving, the starters will be served. Then the main course follows. You can have as much as you want to your heart’s fill. Then as you are enjoying the dessert, the Tanoura dancer will take the floor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cruise lasts for two hours. You will travel through the most prominent places in old Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dhow cruises always happen exclusively at night unless it is Ramadan. During Ramadan, you will also find iftar cruises, which start the trip a little while before sunset. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walkthrough the heritage in Al Bastakiya<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Legends have it that when prince Charles of England visited Dubai in the 1980s, he advised the rulers of Dubai against demolishing these historical buildings. Since then, the Bastakiya has been preserved as a part of the heritage village in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bastakiya is a complex of buildings predating the 1950s. They were houses of the elites of Dubai at those times. Today these buildings showcase several small museums and shops that educate us of the heritage of Dubai before there was the UAE. The Bastakiya is located next to the old Grand Mosque of Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arabic Coffee at Coffee Museum<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Arab culture gifted coffee to the world. And they still have their unique take on the coffee called Gahwa or Arabic coffee. It is a coffee vastly different from the European latte or espresso. Arabic coffee is filled with spices. Cardamom, saffron, pepper, and a few other spices make the Arabic coffee. Some of the herbs are added according to personal preference.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Coffee museum curates the coffee culture in Dubai. You will find the old pots and vessels used to brew them. It also has a cafe attached to it where you can order a customized Arabic coffee, of which the price is included in the entry fee.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Different Take on Tea – Arabian Tea House<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A great place to experience the authentic taste of Emirati cuisine. There arent many restaurants that specialize in the traditional food of the UAE. But the main attraction of the Arabian Tea House is the tea itself. The cafe, part of the Bastakiya, offers over 150 varieties. Order anything from herbal tea to traditional Arab Karak tea.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Arabian Tea House cafe lounge is a part of the Bastakiya quarter. This is not the only branch of this restaurant. But this one offers a traditional dining experience replete with Arabic majlis and old-style silverware.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unravel the history at Dubai Museum <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dubai Museum is the oldest and most comprehensive museum about the history and development of Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The most monumental artifact of the Dubai museum is the museum building itself. The museum is inside Al Fahidi Fort, built in the eighteenth century, only a few decades after the Arabs settled in Dubai. The fort started as a watchtower to guard the boundaries of the city. It expanded into a garrison, to a fortress, and the office of the ruler over the centuries. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1963, the Dubai Museum opened its door to the public. This museum has played a significant part in teaching Dubai’s short yet glorious history to the millions who visit Dubai every year. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Textile Souk – A colorful place in Old Dubai<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This souk is where you can shop for fabrics from across the world in one place. But the majority of them are traditional clothes from India. There are both old-style clothes and the more modern variants of them. An array of souvenir shops are also present in the souk. Unlike all other souks from antiquity, the textile souq is in bur Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abra ride across the creek<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being divided by the creek, there was a need for transportation between the two. Abras were a part of the daily lives of Dubai from day one. Interestingly, these traditional wooden boats are still operating in old Dubai. Even though it was preserved as a tourist attraction, it is one of the common folks’ most used options to move between Deira and Bur Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is something you should never miss when you are exploring old Dubai. The ride only costs one dirham, and the sights are worth so much more than that. There are half a dozen abra stations in Deira and Bur Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refined versions of Abras run in downtown Dubai as well. There are electric Abras in the Burj Khalifa lake and Global Village, petrol Abras in the Dubai Water Canal, and Marina. You might even come across a few air-conditioned Abras.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cargo deck – Something that didn’t change <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You cannot look for a specific thing, but the cargo deck in Deira near the Gold souq abra station is where the changes haven’t been affected. Although much of Bur Dubai and Deira reminds us of the old Dubai, this part of it is particularly notable. You can see the old-style cargo boats moving the goods. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is not the main port of Dubai anymore. But these small cargo boats carry the goods from the main ports to the main marketplace in old Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk along the creek in Deira<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is a long and wide walkway on the Deira side that takes you along old Dubai. This is a great place to go for a morning run or an evening walk. This promenade is all along the Dhow wharf, Rolex twin towers, cargo docks, and abra stations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sheikh Muhammed Centre for Cultural Understanding<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People from all across the globe come to visit Dubai. Besides seeing the wonders in Dubai, understanding the culture and traditions is also vital to gaining a good insight into the lives of the local population. If you are in for that, look nowhere else than the Sheikh Muhammad Centre for Cultural Understanding. This is what you will first see when you enter Al Bastakiya. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, evening tea, and cultural dinner meals. The trained guide will explain the traditions with demonstrations where necessary. After that, you can relish traditional Emirati food. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the art at XVA Gallery<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another great place to explore is Al Bastakiya. But this one is for art lovers. The XVA Gallery is a hotel, a cafe, and an art gallery simultaneously. It is a starting place for you to explore the world of middle eastern art. This isn’t a huge gallery, but for the fact that it is free, it is a great place to visit. So include this place in your itinerary on your visit to the old part of Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cafe inside serves specializes in vegetarian food inspired by other middle eastern dishes. Although most of the middle eastern words have meat as an integral part, XVA presents many items on their menu. You can even stay at the hotel in all the heritage buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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