Souqs of Deira
Souqs, Arabic open-air markets, have long been a pillar of Dubai society. They've changed a lot since the Bedouin days, but are still open for business in the early morning and between 5 and 8 pm.
The Deira Covered Souq has more of an Indian feel than an Arabic one, with folks hawking textiles, spices, kitchen wares, clothes and henna. The Spice Souq, also known as the Deira Old Souq (it's not just for spices anymore), sells all sorts of trinkets, clothing, rugs and glassware. The overflowing bags of seasonings are concentrated at the eastern end, closest to Dubai Creek; just follow your nose.
Deira's celebrated Gold Souq, with its intricate wooden lattice archway and windows filled with glittering gold, attracts buyers from throughout the world. Dubai's nickname, the 'City of Gold' was well chosen: Any type of gold jewelry, in any color the craftspeople can coax from the metal, can be yours for a price. Next door is the Perfume Souq, with European designer fragrances, cleverly named knockoffs and strong, spicy Arabic scents.
The Electronics Souq is known throughout the region as the place to get the PlayStation of your dreams, and does a roaring business with
those who ship the stuff back home and sell it for a tidy
profit. The Dubai Souq, in Bur Dubai, has been beautifully rebuilt to appeal to tourists, but sells mostly items appreciated by the Indo-Pakistani expat community. This is the place to purchase that custom-sewn sari.
Dubai Creek
Dubai's waterfront epitomizes the city's personality. If you do only one touristy thing in Dubai, make sure to visit Dubai Creek. The best way to see the grand trading port is from the water. You can book a pricey cruise or hire an abra (small boat) for an hour or so; ask the captain to take you to Al-Maktoum bridge and back.
Shaikh Saeed al-Maktoum House
The house of Shaikh Saeed has been restored as a museum of the pre-oil era. For many years, the 30-room house served as a communal residence for the ruling Al-Maktoum family.
It was built using traditional methods, using coral quarried in the Gulf that was subsequently coated with lime and plaster, insulators that along with the wind tower keep the house cool and comfortable. An exhibition of photographs documents Dubai's history, and shows just how quickly the city evolved from a sleepy pearling town into a world-class metropolis.
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