Dubai is divided into two parts by Dubai’s creek, one part is known as the New Dubai and the other part is known as Old Dubai. Many people just visit the new Dubai and neglect the other part, the old Dubai also contains many things like boating, old Arabian culture, museums, etc.
Now Dubai’s old town is completely different from what you know in Dubai. The information would include places to visit, things to do, etc.
What are all things to do in Dubai’s old town?
1. Everyday market
Shopping is important, everyone likes to do the shopping and if you are in Dubai you cannot control yourself from putting your hands in your pocket. But instead of spending thousands of dirhams, you can visit Deira market which is located in Dubai’s old town. You can get everything in this market: gold, perfumes, and textiles. But one thing is that this market is famous for its spices and herbs. Merchants from neighboring countries and places come and sell a variety of spices and herbs. So if you are visiting the market of Deira don’t forget to buy some herbs and spices with some dates which are the pride of Dubai.
2. Time travel in the heritage quarter
If you are a little bored of seeing the skyscrapers and immense infrastructure of Dubai then you could visit the banks of the Dubai creek where the old heritage of Dubai lies. Here you can see old buildings and infrastructure completely different from what Dubai is known for.
By the banks of the creek, there is a testament known as Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and coral buildings which have been restored to their original form. Completely different from the main city, this spot located in Dubai’s old town is a place that you should visit if you want to know about the old Arabian infrastructure.
3. Dubai Museum
The Dubai museum is located in the Al Fahidi fort which is a very famous tourist destination in Dubai’s old town. The museum contains some ancient enlightening exhibits. You can also get to look at the old culture of Dubai and different old models of the city. The museum also has a timeline that tells
the journey of events from old to modern Dubai.
4. Boating in the Dubai Creek
Boating in Dubai creek is quite fascinating. While boating you will get to see lovely views of the Persian gulf and the old town of Dubai. Feeling the fresh cold breeze and interacting with the local fisherman while boating gives a different experience to the tourists.
5. Not an ordinary museum
Al Bastakiya located in the old town of Dubai attracts many coffee lovers. The museum contains coffee beans from all over the world. Besides this, the museum shows a fine culture of coffee, its rich flavors, the journey of coffee beans to coffee powders, etc. The museum’s warm and aroma-rich atmosphere is perfect for attracting coffee lovers.
These were the top 5 places you can visit in Dubai’s old town these 5 places are also known as
the charm of the old town.
How to visit Dubai’s old town
You know which places to visit now get to know how you can reach Dubai’s old town:
By metro – The metro connects the whole of Dubai the Al – Fahidi metro station is one of the best and the closest stations to Dubai’s old town.
By bus – You have two options here either book a private taxi or bus or make use of line 102 and 103 buses.
By Air – You will first have to land at Dubai international airport and from there you can book a taxi or bus to Dubai’s old town
Dubai’s old town has a richness of the olden Arabian culture, an aroma of coffee and species, a lovely view of the Persian Gulf, old buildings, etc. It is a place that lets you know how Dubai looked before the infrastructural growth.
