After eight years of guiding, I know: the places people remember most vividly are almost always in Old Dubai.
Al Fahidi Historical District The oldest surviving area of Dubai. Wind-tower houses, Coffee Museum, Dubai Museum, narrow lanes.
The Traditional Abra Ride Four dirhams. Three minutes across Dubai Creek. The most atmospheric transport experience in the city.
The Spice Souk Over a century of trading. Sacks of frankincense, dried limes, rose petals. Best early morning.
The Gold Souk Approximately 300 shops. More gold per square meter than almost anywhere on earth.
Best Visiting Times Early morning (6:30-9:30am): cool air, extraordinary light, almost no tourists.
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