This is what is left of old Dubai and has been wisely preserved and renovated. One of the only remnants of Persian Gulf architecture left intact in the entire region. Find an open door to one of the houses-turned-art gallery and go in for a peek. More

Authentic historical Dubai with an exciting art scene... one of the only way to experience the local history. More

Bastakia is one of the few places where you can feel the true soul of the city. It is a neighborhood of renovated traditional buildings. Most of them are home to galleries, upscale shops. Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural understanding, Majlis gallery, Basta Art Cafe and Abra rides are all within this neighborhood. If you d like to see more... More

Well worth a visit. Enjoy a stroll round, visit the local galleries. The XVA hotel is worth visiting to look at the art work and have a snack/drink in their courtyard cafe. More

Since Dubai is mostly wow and glam, it was refreshing to see the cultural side of Dubai. More

was so corious to see the quarter but it was not that nice. the sellers are very intrusive and so you cant really enjoy to stroll around. More

As the oldest part of the city;expect to see a lot. From the oldest house in town through the narrow lanes to the SMCCU finishing at the museum, its surely a place to see. Crossing to the other side on a dhow was a memorable experience. More

This area is nice but it would be so much better if the traffic in the evening wasn't a nightmare. You really have to pick the hours you visit this area carefully as sometimes is very difficult to find parking space. The area is not big and you can walk it comfortably. You can even get from here to the... More

Bastakiya is an art district in Bur Dubai. After our cultural lunch at SMCCU (see my other post), we stopped by here for visiting. It’s a cultural district with many shops selling arts, paintings, craftsman, etc. I admire the artistic feeling here. I also admire the atmosphere of old Dubai, which is very ancient style and traditional. Apart from visiting... More