Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

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Level 24 Local Expert

The old heart of Dubai — full of traditional wind towers, museums, and souks. A ride on an abra (wooden boat) across the creek costs just 1 dirham and gives a glimpse of the city’s past.

Incognito 5474

Level 3 Local Expert

What a beautiful place, the vibes and the historical significance portraying old Dubai✨

Натали Тырышкина

Level 9 Local Expert

Very beautiful, clear, interesting and very good shopping

Константин

Level 22 Local Expert

There are tons of fancy, new buildings in Dubai. But i also like old places, so if you want to experience different/traditional things, I recommend you to visit.

KARIAPPA SOMAIAH

Level 6 Local Expert

Still under construction

Александр Буторин

Level 11 Local Expert

100% recommendation for visit

Vladimir M.

Level 5 Local Expert

Atmospheric place! Amazing! 🤩

Jasur Pulatov

Level 18 Local Expert

Good place to discover Dubai

Сергей Краснов

Level 3 Local Expert

This is wonderful

Rumble_fish

Level 8 Local Expert

Artificial place for souvenirs

Пользователь Ш.

Level 28 Local Expert

The historic Al Fahidi district in Dubai is a picturesque place that has preserved the spirit of the old city. Its narrow streets, traditional clay houses and barji-style architecture create an atmosphere of the past. Here you can find many museums, art galleries and cozy cafes, as well as explore the history and culture of the region by visiting the Dubai Museum, located in the old fortress of Al Fahidi. This area is ideal for walking and immersing yourself in Arab traditions, and we recommend it to anyone who wants to see Dubai from the historical side.

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Ирина Шульженко

Level 25 Local Expert

A great place to walk, a lot of museums, we were at the coffee museum, very colorful, you can take a lot of beautiful photos, unfortunately the oldest historical building, the Dubai Museum, is currently under restoration, it was not possible to get there. Of the cons, there are a lot of Hindus in this area, sometimes it seems that you are in Mumbai, not in Dubai 😆

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Наталья Калабухова

Level 8 Local Expert

An interesting place, I highly recommend you to visit. There you can buy jewelry, scarves and many other interesting things. Everything is not expensive and of course make cool photos.

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Валерий

Level 14 Local Expert

There are interesting corners where you can take photos or admire the traditional architecture. But in general, this is the most common shopping mall/outdoor market. A bunch of annoying junk sellers. But here you can have a great snack - there is a large selection of establishments. I was amazed by the number of surveillance cameras: I counted 9 cameras from one point!

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Антон

Level 10 Local Expert

The most soulful place in the whole of Dubai, I want to sing the Arabian night, walking along the streets of this historic district. A must-visit. It can be combined with a crossing of Dubai Creek and a walk through the gold market.

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Ivan

Level 13 Local Expert

Go to see it once and take photos, no more. It is better to take a tour bus or taxi to get off at the landmark right away. It takes 10 minutes to walk from Al Fahidi metro station. The area itself through which you need to go to the attraction leaves much to be desired. This is not the Dubai you are used to seeing. These are battered houses, garbage on the street. There is laundry on every balcony. There are only migrants on the street, obsessively offering goods and services. You probably won't be able to walk there without adventures in the evening.

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ПК

Level 7 Local Expert

We recommend you to visit! This is, of course, a modern installation, but there is a large market and several antique buildings. Take a boat ride from the port to the other side - 1 dirhams per person (as it is considered part of the urban transport system).

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Владимир Рашкин

Level 22 Local Expert

A pleasant atmospheric place for people. I mean, first of all, not the commercial part of it, but where there are galleries and museums. It is very pleasant to wander, drink coffee, look at the exhibits and exhibitions, have lunch in an authentic cafe.

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Денис Строфилев

Level 16 Local Expert

Dubai's historic Al Fahidi district is a real gem, steeped in history and culture. Walking through the narrow streets of this area, it was as if I was immersed in the past, in the atmosphere of the old Arab world. Here you can see well-maintained old houses with fancy gates, mosques with exquisite architecture and traditional souvenir shops where you can buy gifts for friends and family. Traveling through this area allows you to understand the history and culture of the country, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the past and feel the real spirit of the East. In Al-Fahidi, you can also visit museums and galleries, where unique exhibits and works of art are located. This is a great place for those who are interested in the history and culture of the country, as well as for those who just want to have a good time enjoying the beauty and authenticity of the place. I was delighted to visit the Historic Al Fahidi district in Dubai and will definitely recommend it to all lovers of history, culture and travel. This is an unforgettable experience that is definitely worth experiencing.

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Аlexei Тrepakov

Level 30 Local Expert

Previously, you could walk around all the courtyards. Now. Everything is blocked. A certain route is being observed. Some of the courtyards are closed. Part of commerce, magnets and other goods.

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mosomedvebunda

Level 13 Local Expert

Sooo authentic place. In the heat, of course, it's still a challenge to walk there, but the color is amazing. Sellers of all sorts of junk are trying to sell their goods, this is the only disadvantage, but they are only at one point. Otherwise, everything is quiet. When I was there, there were almost no people, it was peaceful I recommend you to visit

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Юрий Прыгунов

Level 15 Local Expert

I really liked it. The ancient city has been recreated. Very beautiful, very authentic. It's a pleasure to walk. Nice cafes, souvenir shops. It is especially beautiful after sunset. I recommend

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Марго

Level 12 Local Expert

An interesting quarter for a walk, many geometric places for beautiful photos. Cafes, restaurants and a large Al Seef quarter nearby, all together definitely deserve a visit

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Наталья

Level 15 Local Expert

It is interesting to visit places that tell about history. The area is made especially for tourists. There is something to see. There is something to buy. The prices are different. There is a place to relax. The visit to the area itself is free of charge.

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Lina

Level 4 Local Expert

The intertwining of ancient history and modernity is fascinating. The Creek Canal, the old fortress, the Dhow boats, the Karak tea - it's worth seeing and trying!

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Юлия Ч.

Level 6 Local Expert

I recommend it for exploring the UAE. A compact area with small old buildings, very interesting narrow streets, and sometimes original staircase lighting.

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Axel Y

Level 18 Local Expert

An unusual, vibrant neighborhood of soulless and digital Dubai. Narrow eastern streets, a huge Indian quarter, boating

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Сергей Владимирович

Level 22 Local Expert

An interesting area for leisurely walks and immersion in the history of the Emirates, it will be difficult for you to figure out without guides, but you can easily walk along the narrow streets, drink delicious coffee and spend a couple dozen dirhams on souvenirs.

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Андрей Копытов

Level 18 Local Expert

It's a very cozy place! After all, Dubai originated from here. I advise you to take a walk and definitely take a ride on public boats for only 1 dirham!

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Оля

Level 7 Local Expert

An amazing place! Open-air free city museum. And museums are themed with a small fee for a ticket. I was at the coffee museum. There you will also be given a taste of coffee. The museum is stunningly extensive and everything is in an authentic house with a museum!

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Лариса Измайлова

Level 25 Local Expert

This area is a must-visit while in Dubai. He brings back memories of the cartoon Aladdin, as if you were walking along the same streets. There are cafes with a view of the canal, many shops with souvenirs, but the prices here are tourist. A little further there is a mosque and a market, also very colorful places. There is also a museum nearby (Dubai museum), government buildings and ordinary shops are already starting, where you can also buy all the same souvenirs and scarves at very pleasant prices.

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Ксения Саксельцева

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a curious place. The walk will slightly reveal to you the mentality of the Arab world and culture. One can imagine the atmosphere in which the greatest discoveries in medicine, mathematics and philosophy were made. To dream up a picture of an ancient market... You can even stay there at the Hilton, in a word, the scenery, because these places have no real history except sand and desert. Another 20 minutes walk along the waterfront and you are in the quarters of those who serve glass ~concrete skyscrapers and sparkling life. There is the aroma of the bazaar, street restaurants on the water, a kaleidoscope of colors and tourists bustling on water walks...

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Сергей Очеретин

Level 9 Local Expert

A new model, nothing that was built is not historical. And you can also see a large market of trinkets for tourists.

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Тундра Плюс

Level 9 Local Expert

The old town is completely restored to the old Bedouin style, all establishments adjust their logos, names and interiors to the old with a local flavor. Across the river there is a large market where you can buy anything and cheaper than anywhere else in the UAE. In general, I liked it, it's worth a visit.

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Юльхейн Кляйнъ

Level 11 Local Expert

I was more interested here than in the rest of Dubai. It's like everything is real and more historical here, although it's new. Besides, we got to the Sikka festival, sooo-sooo cool.

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Дмитрий Касьянов

Level 12 Local Expert

Appreciate the beauty of architecture ... you can see and touch how they used to live and build..

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Максим

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a colorful place, you can't just walk around the market, you have to fight off the merchants all the time. They're everywhere. It's a bit dirty and very noisy in places. But it's worth a visit, you can buy souvenirs much cheaper than in the center. Be sure to bargain.

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Валентина Чудакова

Level 17 Local Expert

A very beautiful area, unusual buildings that can only be seen in the movies, I was just delighted with this place, I really wanted to see something old in Dubai, skyscrapers are already everywhere, but there is no such thing there. Anyone who goes to Dubai, be sure to go there, just type "Old Town", then you will definitely find it))) But! But One Thing! There's a market there and they cheat, especially Russians are being nobly deceived! Get ready for this. There are a lot of things that you can't buy in a regular store, but watch what they say, how much they ask for things. In fact, you should leave no more than 500derham or even 300 there. I was there day and night, it's actually more fun during the day) And it's also worth taking a walk there away from the embankment, it's very colorful and fun. Ordinary people live, it's not rich, but it's not scary, so take a walk

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Андрей О.

Level 10 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful area, especially in the evening. A big market, a bunch of small shops, which it is better not to go into if you are not ready to spend money, because you will do it anyway, either they will persuade you, or you will not resist some outlandish thing, of which there are a lot.

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Александр К.

Level 24 Local Expert

it is interesting to see and walk, narrow streets, low buildings, unusual. it is almost impossible to find a store or something where there is no menu

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Елена Ц

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a new building, but it's very authentic. The passage between the houses is narrow, which makes it cool. I advise you to visit. There is a boat ride from the spice market.

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Анна Голуб

Level 17 Local Expert

It is very interesting to find out how the Arabs lived before the founding of the UAE. Admission is free, there are signs everywhere, there are signatures in English, there are cafes, toilets, souvenir shops, a hotel. It is illuminated in the evening. You can get there by taxi or by metro with a transfer to the green line, then walk a little through the area where Hindus, Pakistanis, etc. live. But it's also interesting, you see the other side of the coin of life in Dubai.

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Александр Морозов

Level 17 Local Expert

Beautiful historical buildings that have been created recently. They are designed to show how the life of merchants was arranged. Beautiful view of the canal, delicious and inexpensive cafes. There are many shops with souvenir products. Nothing else. The place lacks a historical soul.

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Nick

Level 13 Local Expert

The historical district of the city has been recreated. You can get around in 15 minutes. It's nice to walk along the narrow streets.

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Леонид Черников

Level 7 Local Expert

We drove to this area longer than it was inspected. Original, curious. But it is very concise in content. You can get around in 15-20 minutes.

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Вера Д

Level 8 Local Expert

A very small piece, to be honest, is aimed at tourists. Shops and cafes, nothing to see in my opinion. It would be interesting to drive past and look out of the car window. But I definitely don't want to go there on purpose.

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Anna Kapitonova

Level 11 Local Expert

The place is a must-visit to get to know Dubai of the pre-oil era at least a little. I recommend the small coffee museum and the Arabic cuisine restaurant Arabean Tea house

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Алексей Смирнов

Level 13 Local Expert

in fact, this is a new model, but in the style of historical buildings, an interesting area in many buildings there are souvenir shops, there is also a pier from where you can ride an authentic boat on the lagoon

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Виталик Шокере

Level 20 Local Expert

A must-visit place in Dubai along with the Burj Khalifa. Of course, we know that this is a new model, but it turned out very atmospheric. In the narrow streets, you can shoot historical series or films in the spirit of Indiana Jones. The pictures turned out to be bombastic. Unfortunately, we got there by closing time and did not have time to visit the museums. But we had a delicious meal of fresh fish and shrimp in the restaurant. Oh, and there are live camels.

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Людмила Г.

Level 5 Local Expert

I thought these were historical buildings, but when I saw the screws in the door hinges, I was disappointed that it was all artificially created for tourists.

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Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

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