Bur Dubai
Bur Dubai is the area on the south side of Dubai Creek. Small wooden motorboats (abras) travel the Dubai Creek carrying passengers between Bur Dubai to Deira.
The arrival of the Al-Maktoum family in 1833 began the transformation of Bur Dubai into the modern city that it is today.
The Bastakia area of Bur Dubai has many historic buildings including the Al-Fahidi Fort, which houses the Dubai Museum.
The arrival of the Al-Maktoum family in 1833 began the transformation of Bur Dubai into the modern city that it is today.
The Bastakia area of Bur Dubai has many historic buildings including the Al-Fahidi Fort, which houses the Dubai Museum.
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Many souqs, restaurants, hotels, shopping malls and mosques are also found within the area.
Karama and Satwa are areas of multicultural diversity in Bur Dubai. The Ruler's office, where matters of state are decided, is also located within Bur Dubai.
Karama and Satwa are areas of multicultural diversity in Bur Dubai. The Ruler's office, where matters of state are decided, is also located within Bur Dubai.
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Narish Khyma Museum
Narish Khyma Museum houses a collection of local boats, some can still be seen in use today on Dubai Creek. The traditional 'abra' boats are one of the highlights - they are wooden boats with a canvas roof and can hold up to 20 passengers.
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Textile Souq
The Textile Souq in Bur Dubai is a textile bazaar with abundant stalls displaying all manners of fabrics in a rainbow of colors. The large wooden gateway leads shoppers in to the Textile Souq, which has been renovated. The shop windows are full of raw silks and cotton to entice the shopper inside. On-site tailors can copy from an original item or from a pattern.
Visitors can shop around for the best price on textile, colors, textures and weaves from around the world. The best time to visit is in the evening.
Visitors can shop around for the best price on textile, colors, textures and weaves from around the world. The best time to visit is in the evening.
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Open | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
