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Bastakia Quarter, Dubai

3.9
#3 of 19 in Historic Sites in Dubai
Historic Walking Area · Tourist Spot
Step back into old Dubai at Bastakia Quarter, a preserved portion of town showcasing traditional architecture and an ancient way of life. Stroll through the neighborhood's narrow streets to admire the courtyard houses and their tall wind towers. Decorative and practical adornments, these towers were once the best way of cooling homes in the unforgiving heat of the desert. The area's scenic location by the creek offers a pleasant introduction to the city's heritage, with a museum and cultural center alongside the traditional homes. Before you head to Dubai, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Dubai online travel planner, to make sure you see all that Dubai has to offer, including Bastakia Quarter.
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Tours to Bastakia Quarter

FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Afternoon Tour Exploring the City of Dubai
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FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dubai Museum Gold Souk and Water Taxi
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FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dubai Creek, Bastakiya Quarter, Dubai Gold Souk and Dubai Museums Tour
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  • By Sheila7573929
    Beautiful place , so old , one of the first places ever built in dubai . There is so much to see I that area  more »
  • By Peter G
    This is where to go to see the buildings of old Dubai. Unfortunately, the old wealthy merchants homes have been turned into restaurants, and stores where hawkers constantly call out to you trying...  more »
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