When we talk about Dubai, we often talk about its opulence, towering skyscrapers, its magnificent skyline and the list goes on!
But what we often forget, is that Dubai has is fair share of history too, which we can reminisce through the many historical hubs in Dubai like the gold souks, spice souks, Al Shindagha Museum, Dubai Heritage Village, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood and more.
In this article, let’s dive right into Dubai’s historical heritage!
10 Most Famous Historical Hubs in Dubai
1. Al Ahmadiya School
This school was a private school in Dubai established in 1912. It is known to be the oldest formal educational institution in Dubai. The school was then converted into a museum in the year 1994.
2. Al Fahidi Neighbourhood
This is one of the most famous historical neighbourhood districts in Dubai, whose construction dates back to the year 1890. The buildings in this area host both public c and private cultural and artistic activities, which include museums, art galleries, cultural centres and more.
3. Gold and Spice Souks
The gold souks in Dubai are known to be one of the most renowned trading centres for gold jewellery in the world, with over 350 retail gold dealers. Also, the spice souks (located next to the gold souks) are traditional spice markets that offer an assortment of different aromatic spices.
4. Al Shindagha Museum
The AL Shindagha Museum is located near the Dubai Creek and consists of a group of heritage houses that speak about human innovation, progress and resilience, which shaped the façade of present-day Dubai.
5. Etihad Museum
This museum is a 21st century dynamic museum that is focused on the story of how the United Arab Emirates was founded. It is located right at that very founding spot of the UAE, in 1971.
6. Burj Nahar
The Burj Nahar is known to be an ancient watchtower in Dubai and is the only remaining one (among the 3 watchtowers in Deira District, Dubai). It was built in 1970 and was made with mud and coral stone.
7. Dubai Creek
The Dubai creek is a saltwater inlet which is famous because it historically separated and divided the city of Dubai into two main areas – Bur Dubai and Deira.
8. Hatta Heritage Village
Hatta Heritage Village is a traditional mountain village that has houses and mosques of over 200 years. These were originally built from palm tree trunks, stone, mud, reeds etc. The buildings have furnishings that date back to the 1960s, before Dubai began development.
9. Bastakiya Quarters
Visiting the Bastakiya Quarters you will get a chance to witness the Al Fahidi Fort, the oldest building in Dubai constructed in the 1780s, the Sheik Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding, the Dubai Museum and more, which are culturally significant buildings.
10. The Jumeirah Mosque
This mosque is well-known to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the whole of the UAE. It showcases Islamic architecture and is built similar to the Al Azhar Mosque in Cairo.
The Takeaway
If you’re planning a trip to Dubai, don’t forget to visit these historical places. Apart from being beautiful, they will give you an insight into Dubai’s heritage and history.
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