Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a nice place to visit for anyone who wants to experience the old way of life in Dubai. The neighbourhood dates back to the mid 19th century and has been preserved and restored to showcase the traditional buildings, wind towers, alleys and squares that were once home to the merchants and traders of the city. You can wander around the neighbourhood and discover various cultural activities, museums, art galleries and events that celebrate the rich history and diversity of Dubai. You can also visit the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, where you can learn more about the Emirati culture, religion and customs. Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a place where you can immerse yourself in the past and appreciate the contrast with modern Dubai. It is a unique and memorable experience that I would recommend.

This is definitely worth a visit in Dubai if you want to get away from the luxury high life of the Marina. It is old and shows culture more. There are a few nice Arabian coffee houses, nice alleys to walk around in and get photos and also the boat ride which is 5 minutes to cross to the other side to see the Souk. Nice place for a stroll.

It’s a beautiful quiet place. It seemed that time stood still there. There were many little souvenir shops but we found a shop which was so reasonable. I would never have thought that a tourist spot would have a reasonably priced shop but there it was! The staff there was very honest and friendly. We roamed literally the whole of Dubai and saw the same stuff but they were all so expensive so we returned back to this shop to buy souvenirs for family and friends. Next to this shop there is a shop which sells spices , perfumes and Alladin Lamps, again the cheapest we have seen. We bought plenty of Alladin Lamps too.

I had read about this place and wanted to go, but found the practicality of getting to this place somewhat difficult. I was driving, the traffic was slow and congested and it was not easy to get back after making a wrong turn etc. What I did not know is there was parking underneath. So after stressing out about street parking as we did not have the app and could not pay with cash or card, and wasting so much time, I finally discovered there was a car park building underneath the old quarter. The problem had been poor signage and lack of knowledge. Once we got a secure park we were able to explore the Old Quarter. But it was extremely hot ++ and it is impossible to concentrate on shopping when the temperature is all consuming. However the architecture was interesting and it was a nice wander through the old area and was a nice contrast to all the modern glitz and glamour Prices are on the high side. For 2 AED we took the boat across the river to the Gold Souq. Incredible array of beautiful gold and other souqs there as well. Lots of haggling and trying to get you into their stores. But it all starts to look and sound the same so we did not spend much time on the Souq side of the river.

This is a quieter, older side of Dubai which many visitors may not know exists. There are some great restaurants selling Middle Eastern food, including the fantastic Arabian Tea House, and plenty of interesting installations and sights, including a replica Bedouin camp and mother and baby camel. The area is adjacent to the old Dubai Creek which is very picturesque.

I have been to Dubai many times but never been to historic part of old Dubai. This time I made effort. Getting down from nearest metro station, I kept on walking towards Al Fahidi Historical neighbourhood. The place gave me a sense that local Dubai people is not only about glittering building, they lived a Bedouin life in tents in deserts. Coffee museum and cultural center were good to visit. Then took a boat ride across the river to go gold souk. Overall I had expected little more from the place. It stills shows concrete houses in old design. Instead, there could been tents in the desert. I would say, it’s a good to have visit, not a mystery-have visit.