Looks different from all Dubai, a lot of cats on the street
Sellers are so noisy
We came here by accident, walked along the narrow streets, went to some museum-cafe, went upstairs, sat, walked, reached a certain market and pier, from there we left for Deira in a boat for 1 dhs (they say there are some free museums, in my opinion the coffee museum, but when we arrived it was closed.) In general, a very interesting place, completely unlike Dubai, there are no skyscrapers at all.
Review about Bastakia Quarter from Lavrenets Kateryna
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24.04.2020
Bastakia Quarter
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The Bastakiya Quarter gets its name from Bastak, Iran, the origin of many of the original textile and pearl traders who first plied their trades. As you walk through the Bastakiya Quarter’s narrow winding lanes, you will also notice another contribution from Bastak in the form of its architecture. The wind towers that top most of the buildings are a testament to this, as well as the beautifully carved wooden doors and wooden lattices.
Today, the Quarter is home to many fine art galleries, cafes, and boutique hotels. It is also home to what is believed to be the oldest existing building in Dubai, the Al Fahidi Fort. Built around 1787, the Al Fahidi Fort stood to guard the town against raids from surrounding tribes. At times the Fort was also used as the Ruler’s palace.
The Al Fahidi Fort also houses the Dubai Museum. Opened in 1971 and restored in 1993, the Dubai Museum gives a glimpse into the rich history of the area, from astronomy to life as it was before the discovery of oil.
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