Dubai Travel » Spice Souk http://www.dubai-travels.net Dubai Travels is a treasure trove. From Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Qatar to Saudi Arabia, detailed info on the popular cities , Best Hotels of the Middle-East, Featuring Tourism, Shopping... Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:12:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Best Cultural Experiences http://www.dubai-travels.net/best-cultural-experiences.html http://www.dubai-travels.net/best-cultural-experiences.html#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:32:31 +0000 Editor http://www.dubai-travels.net/?p=126 • 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.

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