Best Cultural Experiences
March 2, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Best of Dubai
• Bastakiya.
This restored historic neighborhood of meandering lanes, traditional Gulf houses, and ornate wind towers characteristic of early Dubai also has a number of restaurants, shops, and galleries.
• Dubai Museum.
The Al Fahidi Fortturned- museum represents Dubai life in its pre-oil days with re-creations of a souk, early Arabian homes, mosques, and date gardens. There are also exhibits of desert and marine life.
• Jumeirah Mosque.
Although non- Muslims are typically not allowed to enter mosques in the UAE, the beautiful Jumeirah Mosque is an exception. Cultural tours are offered 4 mornings a week through the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.
• Spice Souk.
This traditional market close to the Gold Souk offers a glimpse of Dubai as it once was, a place with winding alleyways of stalls packed with exotic fragrances, Arabic seasonings, herbs, perfume oils, andother delights.
