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Dubai maps & Attractions - Things to do
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Dubai
Attractions - Things to do
1. Dubai Creek
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What is it? The natural seawater inlet that cuts through
the centre of the city is the historical part of Dubai where
visitors can take an abra (small water taxi) and view the old
trading port and the dhows from the water. A cruise to Al-Maktoum
Bridge will pass many of the city's historic as well as modern
landmarks. A stroll around the wharf offers a picturesque glimpse
of Dubai's trading heritage, where dhows bound for distant places
dock to unload their goods.
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2. Bastakiya
Bur Dubai
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What is it? The old Bastakiya district is a step back in
time to the days before electricity and air-conditioning, where
traditional courtyard houses were cooled by wind towers. Old Dubai
was famous for its wind towers that lined the Creek on both sides,
and today the narrow lanes festooned with the distinctively Arabian
architecture is a popular historical attraction that has been
marked for tourist development.
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3. Souks
Both sides of the Creek, in Deira and Bur Dubai
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What is it? The souks or traditional markets are popular
with bargain hunters as well as sightseers and photographers. The
most famous is the gold souk where the narrow streets are lined
with shops selling everything golden from 24-carat bars to rings
and elaborate necklaces and all at low prices. The tiny lanes of
the traditional spice souk are scented with sacks of cinnamon,
incense, spices, and dried fruit, while the modern fish souk
bustles with activity and is redolent with smells of a more
unpleasant nature. At the heart of the Bur Dubai souk lies Al
Fahidi Street, selling the latest electronics, photographic
equipment and home appliances at competitive prices. Other streets
sell everything from materials and carpets to traditional coffee
pots, loaves of unleavened bread and hubble-bubble
pipes.
Hours of Operation: Daily 7am to 12pm and 5pm to 7pm; Fridays 5pm to
7pm
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4. Grand Mosque
Al Mussalla Road
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What is it? Boasting the city's tallest minaret at 230
feet (70m), the Grand Mosque is a notable landmark with its
multi-domed style and impressive size. It is an important place of
worship and can accommodate up to 1,200 worshippers inside.
Non-Muslims are not permitted to enter the
Mosque.
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5. Wild Wadi
Jumeirah Beach Road, between the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and
the Burj Al Arab Hotel
www.wildwadi.com |
What is it? One of the most advanced water theme parks
ever designed, the five-hectare (12-acre) water park at Wild Wadi
offers families and thrill seekers hours of fun, relaxation and
adrenalin-pumping action. Designed like an Arabian wadi (oasis),
the park has an Arabian folklore theme and features some of the
highest and fastest water rides outside of North America with 24
state of the art, high-adrenaline rides and slides. Rides for
thrill seekers include Jumeirah Sceirah, a 108ft (33m) free-fall at
50 miles per hour (80km/hr), Master Blaster slides that are water
roller coasters propelled uphill by high-powered jets, the
white-knuckle ride at Rushdown Ravine or the high waves at Breakers
Bay.
Hours of Operation: Daily from 11am. In January and February it closes at
6pm; from March to May at 7pm; from June to August at 9pm; and from
September to December at 5pm
Phone:(0)4 348 4444 |
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