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.
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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.
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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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