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Cultural Dubai: A Beautiful Experience Dubai is known to be the cultural paradise of the Middle East. It is definitely the visitor’s paradise and is an extremely popular tourist destination. Cultural wonders of Dubai are simply wonderful and are great for sightseeing. Here are a few cultural spots which you cannot simply miss out on visiting when you tour Dubai: Bastakiya District: Dubai is much populated with modern skyscrapers and tall structures. However, this part of the city retains the old Dubai. You can actually see how Dubai was in the olden times. Art galleries, little shops and traditional buildings showcase

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Cultural Dubai: A Beautiful ExperienceDubai is known to be the cultural paradise of the Middle East. It is definitely the visitor’s paradise and is an extremely popular tourist destination. Cultural wonders of Dubai are simply wonderful and are great for sightseeing. Here are a few cultural spots which you cannot simply miss out on visiting when you tour Dubai:

Bastakiya District:

Dubai is much populated with modern skyscrapers and tall structures. However, this part of the city retains the old Dubai. You can actually see how Dubai was in the olden times. Art galleries, little shops and traditional buildings showcase the preserved heritage of Dubai. Each building in the Bastakiya is surrounded by a central courtyard. The wind towers are an important part of this place. In the olden times, the wind towers were used to maintain the temperatures and they were devices to beat the sweltering heat for the Arabians in the earlier times. It has

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the old cafés and restaurants which serve authentic Arabian cuisine and should definitely be visited.

The Dubai Museum:

Well, if you are a history lover, you’ll be treating yourself by visiting the Dubai Museum. The museum was earlier a fort by the name of Al Fahidi. This fort was built to protect the emirate from naval invasion and attacks. The fort is over two hundred years old and it itself is a mesmerizing part of Dubai’s history. Inside the museum, you see an entire transition from the tribal life of Dubai to the business hub that it

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has become today. Also, you can see ancient weaponry, instruments and a lot of other things that are typical to the life of Dubai.

Jumeirah Mosque:

Today, Jumeirah is more commonly known for its modern resorts, extravagant and lavish residences. However, the most striking place in Jumeirah is the grand Jumeirah mosque. It is strikingly beautiful and the architecture is simply out of the world. Intricate designs and great work, makes this mosque a serene treat to the eyes. What’s more! It is

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the only mosque in the world which allows non-Muslims to enter. This way, you can see the religious art work closely and experience divinity.

Miraj Islamic Art Gallery:

Home to some of the best art collections in the Middle East, the Miraj Islamic Art Gallery is a paradise for art lovers. You can see Turkish brass engravings, antique carpets from Iran, jeweled Indian outfits and so much more! You can also see great calligraphic works from different parts of the world. You can actually purchase these antiques and take them back home to make them a proud possession.

A cultural trip to Dubai is surely something that you would enjoy and you will surely have a lot of memories to cherish for a lifetime. Visit this part of Dubai to explore more that what the city has to offer, beyond malls and skyscrapers.

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