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Must See in Dubai

Dubai changes everyday. Make sure you don’t miss out on the following destinations: Bastakiya Before the days of electricity and air conditioning, Dubai Creek used to be lined by wind towers that kept the houses cool. Visiting the Bastakiya district is like stepping back in time. Traditional courtyard houses are bedecked with these wind towers. Recently renovated, Bastakiya is definitely a ’Must See’. Children’s City At Dubai Creekside Park, Children’s City is a big hit with both local and international youngsters. The 7700 square metre fun park takes the children on a journey through the human body, science and space with the help of different ‘zones’. There are plenty of hands on action to keep even the most demanding children occupied. All the exhibits are in English and Arabic. Creekside Park Easily one of the most scenic parks in Dubai along the Dubai Creek. The jogging track and cycling track is a bonus. Telephone: 334 0808 Hours: Sat-Thu 9:00am - 10:00pm. Fridays 4:00pm - 10:00pm. Dubai Museum The Al-Fahidi Fort which is home to the Dubai Museum is an attraction in itself. The historic fort dates back to 1799 and was converted into a museum in 1970. The wide range of exhibits include old weapons and pearl diving outfits to an impressive array of military artifacts. Some of the more interesting exhibits are those from the 3,000 to 4,000 year old graves at Al-Ghusais. Al-Fahidi Road Famous for the electronics and textile markets. Drive a hard bargain. Daily 08:30-20:30. Encounter Zone On 3rd floor of the Wafi Shopping Centre, this state-of-the-art entertainment centre is a playground for everyone. The most popular attractions are the Horror Chamber, the Crystal Maze and the 3D films. Other venues include the virtual reality roller coaster and the many arcade games. Wafi Shopping Centre Known for high end shopping. You can find the best international brands under one roof. Telephone: 324 7747 Sat-Tues 10:00-23:00, Wed-Thurs 10:00-24:00. The Grand Mosque Rebuilt in 1998 it boasts the city’s tallest minaret at 70m. It is located on the Bur Dubai side of the creek near the Ruler’s Court. The Grand Mosque has nine large domes and 45 smaller ones. The mosque can hold up to 1,200 worshippers. Ali ibin Ali Talib Street Daily 24 hours; entrance to non-Muslims is forbidden. Free Admission Heritage Village The Heritage Village attempts to recreate some local colour among the city’s rapidly developing 21st-century skyline. Here you will find the Bedouin way of life, with locals dressed in traditional costume, displays of traditional handicrafts, with song and dance. You can also purchase local handicrafts. Near Shindagha Tunnel, Al-Shindagha Road Telephone: 393 7151 Sat-Thurs 08:00-22:00 and Fri 16:00-22:00. Free Admission Jumeirah Beach Much of Jumeirah Beach is to home to Dubai’s luxury hotels and their facilities. There is a stretch of public beach available, with clean white sand, crystal clear warm water. Don’t miss to take a walk at ’The Walk’ in Jumeirah Beach Residence. Jumeirah Mosque This is the most photographed building in Dubai (more than Burj Dubai or Burj Al Arab!) and an impressive example of modern Islamic architecture. Constructed along medieval Fatimid lines and entirely of stone, the mosque and its two minarets are unmistakable. It is attractive at night when lighting increases its dramatic effect. Non-Muslims are not permitted to enter mosques in Dubai. Exceptions though are those on organised tours. Al-Jumeirah Road Daily 24 hours. Access to non-Muslims through organised tours only. Free Admission Majlis Ghorfat Um-Al-Sheef This is the place to get an insight into the opulent and rich world of Dubai. This was once the home of the late ruler of Dubai, Ghorfat Um-Al-Sheef and now it is now open to the public. The home dates back to 1955 and the most impressive areas are the majlis gardens that include a reproduction of a traditional Arab irrigation system. 17 Street, off Al-Jumeirah Road Telephone: 394 6343 Daily 07:30-14:30 and 16:30-21:00. Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum’s House For one of the best examples of traditional architecture be sure and visit this place. Constructed from sandstone in 1896, this house offers views towards the sea, although this has been slightly obscured by recent development. The former ruler used this house to monitor trade in and out of the country. The house was reopened as a museum in 1986 and it also has an exhibition highlighting Dubai’s development from the 1940s to the late 1960s. Near Al-Shindagha Tunnel, Al-Shindagha Road Telephone: 393 7139 Sat-Thurs 08:30-21:00 and Fri 15:00-22:00. Souks (markets) The Souks or local markets offer a unique shopping experience with sights, sounds and aromas of the yesteryear. The Spice Souk on Al-Sabkha Road, is mostly a tourist attraction, while the Gold Souk on Sikkat al-Khali Street, offers great deals on all things gold. Prices for necklaces, rings, bangles, earrings and brooches are among the lowest in the world. Bargaining is normal practice in all of the Souks and business hours are between 7:00am and 5:00pm. Deira Covered Souk: Al-Sabkha Road Deira Old Souk or Spice Souk: 67 Street Deira Gold Souk: Sikkat al-Khali Street Perfume Souk: Sikkat al-Khali Street Electronics Souk: Al-Sabkha Road and Al-Maktoum Hospital Road Dubai Souk: Bur Dubai Opening hours: Daily 7 pm to 12 noon and 5 pm to 7 pm; closed Fri am. Admission: Free And finally, don’t miss to take the tram tour of Palm Island and see one of the man made wonders of the modern world.

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