{"id":10674,"date":"2016-10-10T16:52:19","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T14:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/?p=10674"},"modified":"2023-03-30T14:43:47","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T12:43:47","slug":"how-to-spend-time-in-old-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelandkeepfit.com\/en\/2016\/10\/10\/how-to-spend-time-in-old-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"How to spend time in Old Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you plan to visit Dubai, you definitely should find one day for the old part. It\u2019s not very big so it\u2019s a good place to hang out for a few hours. While my stay in Dubai I\u2019ve been living in this part of the city and I don’t regret. It\u2019s so calm in the morning so you can observe the locals preparing for the new day coming, the vendors opening theirs shops and Arabs drinking their first coffee. On the other hand, it becomes colorful, vivid and exciting at night. There are plenty of things to do in Old Dubai. Here are my propositions:<\/p>\n

1. In the morning<\/h2>\n

Have an early morning walk. This is really the best time for city watching. Right before people start their work and do mornings routines. The air is fresh and the streets are empty. You can stroll, take some pictures and observe the details of the buildings.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s quite and calm so it’s also a good moment just to be with yourself. If you like to start your day active, go for a jogging. You will kill two birds with one stone: sightseeing + running.<\/p>\n

Also, feel like a local and start your day with the real, fresh Arabic coffee. You can take a black one, but the traditional type includes milk and sugar. There are numerous small cafes where you can take it away and continue walking with a cup of coffee in your hand.<\/p>\n

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Then, you can jump for a traditional Arabic breakfast.<\/p>\n

2. In the afternoon<\/h2>\n

Find some time to take a traditional, wooden boat and swim through the canal. This is very scenic and you can observe the city from a new perspective. The boat can also take you from one side of the river to another, which is very convenient way to move.<\/p>\n

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Go right to the side where the souks are. You will have the next stop there.<\/p>\n

Before shopping, you should really try something extraordinary \u2013 an ice-cream made with the camels\u2019 milk. It is famous for its highly nutritious composition. It\u2019s a rich source of proteins and it\u2019s three times higher in vitamin C than cow’s milk and 10 times higher in iron. And it\u2019s very tasty J You will find a small ice-cream stand with just beside the boat station.<\/p>\n

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After this small break you can take time for wandering around Dubai souks. There are different types \u2013 Textile, Spices and Gold. Although they are not big, they\u2019re still charming and nice to watch.<\/p>\n

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Especially, the Gold Souk. You can really find the good prices for jewelry there. Dubai has far lower prices of gold jewelry than any other place in the world.<\/p>\n

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I also really liked the Textile Souk as it was very colorful and materials had a good quality. You can easily find pure cotton and silk.<\/p>\n

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If you want to buy something, remember to bargain! Don\u2019t take the first price for granted. Or second one\u2026or third one\u2026No shopping without bargaining! That\u2019s a whole fun :)<\/p>\n

3. In the evening<\/h2>\n

After shopping, it\u2019s high time to eat something special. There are plenty of small restaurants in the area, but you can always have kebab in other time. Why don\u2019t you try something traditional in a beautiful surrounding? I found a place like this :)<\/p>\n

Arabian Tea House<\/a> is one of \u00a0the oldest restaurant in Old Dubai and it serves absolutely delicious Arabic food.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s healthy, full of flavors and aromatic. I took a huge salad and plate with grilled meat and hummus, obviously.<\/p>\n

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The interior was very beautiful. White wooden furniture, pillows and lights. All of the details made the place cozy.<\/p>\n

Time to move :) Al Fahisi Historical Neighborhood is what you need after a dinner like this.<\/p>\n

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Photography enthusiasts can\u2019t go wrong here as every angle looks like a masterpiece with the Arabesque designs of the old buildings.<\/p>\n

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Good news for art lovers: there is a number of art galleries displaying everything from calligraphy to modern art in the area.\"OLYMPUS<\/p>\n

It\u2019s getting late and this part of the city becomes empty and quiet. It\u2019s high time to end the day and prepare for another day of Dubai attractions…<\/p>\n

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