ON dubai - burj khalifa
Top-Rated Tourist
Attractions in Dubai
Burj Khalifa
Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum was the Ruler
of Dubai from 1921 to 1958 and grandfather
to the current ruler. His former residence has
been rebuilt and restored as a museum that is a fine
example of Arabian architecture. The original house
was built in 1896 by Sheikh Saeed's father, so he could
observe shipping activity from the balconies. The original
home was demolished but the current house was rebuilt next to
the original site, staying true to the
original model by incorporating
carved teak doors, wooden lattice screens
across the windows and gypsum ventilation screens
with floral and geometric designs. Thirty rooms are built
around a central courtyard with
wind-tower details on top.
Inside are the exhibits of the Dubai Museum of Historical Photographs and Documents with many wonderful old photographs of Dubai from the period between 1948 and 1953. The marine wing of the museum has photos of fishing, pearling and boat building. Throughout the building there are many letters, maps, coins and stamps on display showing the development of the Emirate. Nearby is the Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House, restored with displays of traditional interiors.
Hours: Sat-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri 3-8:30pm
Admission: Adults 2AED, children 1AED
5 Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek separates the city into two towns with Deira to the north and Bur Dubai to the south. The creek has been an influential element in the city's growth, first attracting settlers here to fish and pearl dive. Small villages grew up alongside the creek as far back as 4,000 years ago, while the modern era began in the 1830s when the Bani Yas tribe settled in the area. The Dhow Wharfage is located along Dubai Creek's bank, north of Al-Maktoum Bridge. Still used by small traders from across the Gulf, some of the dhows anchored here are well over 100 years old. You can visit here, watching cargo being loaded and unloaded on and off the dhows. Dhow workers often invite visitors onto the vessels for a tour, where you can gain insight into the life of these traditional sailors. Many of the dhows here travel onwards to Kuwait, Iran, Oman, India, and down to Africa's horn. This tiny remnant of Dubai's traditional economy is still a bustling and fascinating place to wander around.
To travel across the creek you can either take a trip on one of the many dhows that have been restored as tourist cruise boats or take an abra (small wooden ferry) between the ferry points on the creek's Bur Dubai and Deira banks.
Top-Rated Tourist
Attractions in Dubai
Burj Khalifa
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Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum was the Ruler
of Dubai from 1921 to 1958 and grandfather
to the current ruler. His former residence has
been rebuilt and restored as a museum that is a fine
example of Arabian architecture. The original house
was built in 1896 by Sheikh Saeed's father, so he could
observe shipping activity from the balconies. The original
home was demolished but the current house was rebuilt next to
the original site, staying true to the
original model by incorporating
carved teak doors, wooden lattice screens
across the windows and gypsum ventilation screens
with floral and geometric designs. Thirty rooms are built
around a central courtyard with
wind-tower details on top.
Inside are the exhibits of the Dubai Museum of Historical Photographs and Documents with many wonderful old photographs of Dubai from the period between 1948 and 1953. The marine wing of the museum has photos of fishing, pearling and boat building. Throughout the building there are many letters, maps, coins and stamps on display showing the development of the Emirate. Nearby is the Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House, restored with displays of traditional interiors.
Hours: Sat-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri 3-8:30pm
Admission: Adults 2AED, children 1AED
5 Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek separates the city into two towns with Deira to the north and Bur Dubai to the south. The creek has been an influential element in the city's growth, first attracting settlers here to fish and pearl dive. Small villages grew up alongside the creek as far back as 4,000 years ago, while the modern era began in the 1830s when the Bani Yas tribe settled in the area. The Dhow Wharfage is located along Dubai Creek's bank, north of Al-Maktoum Bridge. Still used by small traders from across the Gulf, some of the dhows anchored here are well over 100 years old. You can visit here, watching cargo being loaded and unloaded on and off the dhows. Dhow workers often invite visitors onto the vessels for a tour, where you can gain insight into the life of these traditional sailors. Many of the dhows here travel onwards to Kuwait, Iran, Oman, India, and down to Africa's horn. This tiny remnant of Dubai's traditional economy is still a bustling and fascinating place to wander around.
To travel across the creek you can either take a trip on one of the many dhows that have been restored as tourist cruise boats or take an abra (small wooden ferry) between the ferry points on the creek's Bur Dubai and Deira banks.
