{"id":313,"date":"2017-07-13T13:01:16","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T13:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onlydubaivisa.com\/blog\/?p=313"},"modified":"2025-05-22T16:48:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T16:48:18","slug":"things-to-do-in-old-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlydubaivisa.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-old-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Wonderful Sights Not to Miss in Old Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dubai is a gleaming metropolis that has enough glamor and shine to put Hollywood to shame. In the last couple of decades, the city has seen tremendous growth and complete transformation from a small fishing village to a global destination. However, there\u2019s more to Dubai beyond the incredible landmarks, breath-taking architecture, and amazing shopping. Old Dubai is referred to as the soul of Dubai, and with good reason. That\u2019s because when you enter old Dubai, you\u2019ll be leaving the modern city far behind. You feel as if you have traveled back in time, and found yourself in quaint old streets that existed long before modern Dubai was even conceived. Hordes of tourists visit Old Dubai to absorb the genuine Arabian culture here. Every shop you enter will welcome you with a cup of Arabian coffee. How\u2019s that for old-world ambience?<\/p>\n

Check out all the wonderful attractions in old Dubai that will leave you charmed.<\/h2>\n

1. Take A Dhow Cruise On The Dubai Creek<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nThe Dubai Creek is a 14 plus kilometers of saltwater that begins at the Persian Gulf and ends at the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Center. It was at one time used by old Dubai\u2019s fishing and pearl-diving industry before becoming a trading gateway. Today, the picturesque Dubai Creek is one of the topmost tourist attractions. The best way to enjoy the Dubai Creek is via a dhow cruise, from end to end. You can also explore it on a traditional old wooden boat called the abra, from the Deira Old Souk Station. Cross the creek from Deira to Bur Dubai areas and explore these two extremely culturally rich towns. One of the top reasons to keep your Dubai tourist visa<\/a> ready. You can also check out Dhow Cruise Dubai Creek Charter \u2013 a unique experience on Dhow Cruise Dubai for celebrating special events and grand functions on a larger scale and extravagance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Enjoy Touring Old Dubai\u2019s Souqs!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Old Dubai is famous for its many colorful and lively souks. When you are here, you\u2019ll soon forget you\u2019re part of a modern world.<\/p>\n

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\n1. The Gold Souk:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

One of the fascinating souks of Dubai<\/a> one should visit on a Dubai trip is the Gold Souk. Take a trip into the past as you explore the labyrinth of narrow walkways of the traditional Arabian marketplace. There are over 300 gold jewelry shops, selling gold at the cheapest price. There are notices around the souk informing customers of the current international gold prices, but you can bargain for cheaper rates here! Oh, and did we mention that as you exit the Gold Souk, you\u2019ll come across a display of the Guinness World Record\u2019s heaviest gold ring? Yup, that\u2019s Dubai for you!<\/p>\n

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\n2. The Grand Souk Deira:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Take a trip into the past as you explore the labyrinth of narrow walkways of the traditional Arabian marketplace. There are over 300 gold jewelry shops, selling gold at the cheapest price. There are notices around the souk informing customers of the current international gold prices, but you can bargain for cheaper rates here! Oh, and did we mention that as you exit the Gold Souk, you\u2019ll come across a display of the Guinness World Record\u2019s heaviest gold ring? Yup, that\u2019s Dubai for you!<\/p>\n

3. Dubai Old Souk:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is another covered traditional souq, which houses hundreds of retail shops. You\u2019ll find everything here from trinkets, food, Arabian textiles, handmade Arabian footwear and more. The footwear is really good here; decorated to within an inch of space, these ornate shoes will be the best thing to wear for parties back home. Don\u2019t forget about haggling for better prices; the Emiratis enjoy a bit of haggling so go all out at it!<\/p>\n

3. Take A Trip To The Dubai Heritage Village<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nThe Dubai Heritage Village is a replica of an old Bedouin village, complete with actual tents and people living the Bedouin lifestyle. It\u2019s located in the Al Shindagha district; take a trip to the heritage village and observe the way life was before the oil boom, when Dubai was a pearl-diving and fishing nation. You\u2019ll find people practicing arts and crafts handed down over the centuries. Buy some traditional Arabian footwear, shawls and cotton robes here as souvenirs for your friends back home. Visiting the heritage village is one of the best things to do explore the Hidden gems\u00a0 in Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. Check Out Old Dubai\u2019s Historic Museums <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Visiting the museums in old Dubai is the best way to understand what Dubai was before the oil boom.<\/p>\n

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\n1. Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum\u2019s House:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is the residence of Sheikh Saeed, the current Dubai\u2019s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid\u2019s grandfather, who lived in this house from 1912 to 1958. The house is located in the Al Shindagha area, directly facing the Dubai Creek. Today this house is a museum, with 9 wings, filled with photographs, important documents, authentic jewelry, coins, stamps and items that date back to Dubai\u2019s historic era.<\/p>\n

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\n2. Dubai Museum:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Check out the Dubai Museum which is located in Dubai\u2019s oldest building, the old Al Fahidi Fort<\/a>. Here too, you\u2019ll get the chance to study Dubai\u2019s rich history and get some insight into Emirati culture through carefully preserved antiquities and exhibits. You\u2019ll find old war artifacts, maps, photographs, clothes from previous centuries and much more here.<\/p>\n

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Also Check:<\/strong><\/span> Famous Tourist Attraction in Dubai – The Dubai Fountain, Burj Khalifa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

5. Enjoy Strolling Along The Charismatic Bastakiya Quarter<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Along the bank of the Dubai Creek lies the charismatic and historic Bastakiya Quarter. It\u2019s part of Bur Dubai, filled with quaint alleyways, shops and homes built long ago. It is a carefully-preserved historical neighborhood, a place where once rich merchants lived. Check out the beautifully-preserved ochre-colored buildings and traditional Arabian homes with their wind catchers (barjeels as they\u2019re called in Arabic). Be sure to visit some of the old cafes in this quarter to taste some homemade shawarma rolls and the hot, thick and sweet Arabian coffee. The Arabian Tea House and Dubai Coffee Museum are some of the most popular places here. There are art galleries and several other aspects of interest in the Bastakiya Quarter. It is best to explore this quaint historic neighborhood on foot.<\/p>\n

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You May Also Like:<\/strong><\/span> Things to Do in Dubai Hills Mall<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019ve seen all you want of the glamorous Dubai, you\u2019ll enjoy visiting old Dubai even more. Old Dubai, with its historic ambience, old-world markets and culture offers such juxtaposition to the luxury of Dubai that you\u2019ll wonder if you\u2019re actually in the same city anymore. The thing is, old Dubai blends beautifully with modern Dubai \u2013 you don\u2019t feel the difference jarring at all. So stop scratching your head and enjoy the atmospheric feel of old Dubai, with its loud haggling, Arabian hospitality, and gold and spices galore. It\u2019s just one of those unique places that cannot be described adequately. You just have to be there and experience the place for yourself to understand just how precious this old part of Dubai is.<\/p>\n

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Also Check:<\/strong><\/span> Expo Dubai 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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