{"id":15399,"date":"2017-06-28T04:29:57","date_gmt":"2017-06-28T03:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=15399"},"modified":"2025-08-18T02:16:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:16:56","slug":"old-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/old-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"5 WONDERFUL SIGHTS NOT TO MISS IN OLD DUBAI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai, one of the fastest growing cities in the world, is a city full of charm and enchantment. With plenty of captivating sights, tall marvels, and cultural diversity, I find myself consistently spellbound by its magic.<\/p>\n<p>Many of my friends who\u2019ve visited Dubai, often see and stick to the newer sights only forgetting its origins where the city was born. It\u2019s those older sights that have given the emirate its own unique flavor. They tell an important part of the city\u2019s dynamic history, best seen amid the backdrop of its origins, and are very much a good reason to linger.<\/p>\n<p>So in efforts to recapture the old city\u2019s magic, here are my tips on what to see and do:<\/p>\n<h3>1. GOLD SOUK<\/h3>\n<p>Take a walk through Dubai\u2019s Gold Souk and catch a glimpse of the city\u2019s golden trade. Stroll through hallways filled with stores that glisten with 24 karat gold jewelry in every form fathomable. Take a look inside at the various designs and creations, inspired by deeply rooted cultures such as those of the Emirates and India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Practice your haggling skills before heading here and you\u2019ll be sure to score fantastic bargains.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15409\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15410\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x774.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x774.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15411\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x656.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x656.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x102.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x424.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Gold_Souk-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. SPICE SOUK<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the Spice Souk and take a whiff of the delicious spices that make their way to some of the world\u2019s most popular dishes. Much of what is offered by the market\u2019s mostly Iranian traders is imported almost daily and draws on influences from neighboring countries. If you\u2019re a fan of cooking, I would definitely recommend to stock up on some Iranian saffron! It\u2019s delicious and much cheaper than in other countries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Learn about the origins of some of the world\u2019s most expensive spices, and how once upon a time, some even served as a form of currency.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15413\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x435.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x435.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x67.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-1080x607.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 1460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15412\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x436.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x436.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x68.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 1830w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15415\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-4-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x581.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-4-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x581.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-4-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-4-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Spice_Souk-4-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>3. DUBAI CREEK<\/h3>\n<p>Hop on a traditional boat called the \u2018abra\u2019 and enjoy wandering over the Dubai Creek with your captain for just 1 Dirham per person which is about 30 US cents! The Creek flows between Deira and Bur Dubai, and is Dubai\u2019s original trade link with the outside world. It\u2019s one of the most gorgeous ways to see both sides of the city, as well as capture the traditional architecture of its older buildings, standing tall amid the beautiful minarets of its many mosques.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019d like to go all out, you can charter the boat for the same trip across the Creek for 20 Dirhams.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15400\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x1161.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"1161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x1161.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15401\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 1460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15402\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x435.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x435.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x68.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Abra_Traditional_Boat_In_Dubai_Creek-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>4. AL BASTAKIYA<\/h3>\n<p>Wander in the old Al Bastakiya neighborhood\u2019s narrow lanes, noting the fantastic traditional architecture developed to cope with the hot climate. You\u2019ll notice the tall columns on buildings which serve as wind towers designed to capture higher breezes and cool the rooms below.<\/p>\n<p>Here you can visit a couple of boutique art galleries such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.themajlisgallery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Majlis Gallery<\/a> or the Al Serkal Cultural Foundation which showcase fantastic pieces made by local and international talent. The diversity of themes and styles offered is remarkable, and caters to a wide audience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> One need not be a connoisseur of art to appreciate the masterpieces but curiosity is a must.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15403\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x1147.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"1147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x1147.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x178.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x741.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-1080x1600.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15404\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x581.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x581.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15405\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x581.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x581.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Al_Bastakiya_Neighborhood_In_Old_Dubai-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>5. COFFEE MUSEUM<\/h3>\n<p>Stop by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coffeemuseum.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coffee Museum<\/a> in the Al Bastakiyah district, not just for a few sips of its delicious brews, but also to learn how the beans first earned their controversial reputation. Take a journey to its origins in the coffee forests of Kaffa in Ethiopia and how it later became, as so eloquently put by Thomas Jefferson, the favorite drink of the civilized world.<\/p>\n<p>Even with Dubai\u2019s rapid development, coffee remains an everlasting tradition entwined with the city\u2019s culture. Often served in the traditional majlis living room, the drink has its very own service etiquette and is always served as a welcoming gesture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Ask the barista to brew something you haven\u2019t tried before!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15406\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x504.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x504.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x78.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x325.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-1080x703.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-1-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15407\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x435.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x435.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x67.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-2-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-1080x607.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-15408\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x581.jpg\" alt=\"WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI\" width=\"774\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-774x581.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dubai_Coffee_Museum-3-5-WONDERFUL-SIGHTS-NOT-TO-MISS-IN-OLD-DUBAI.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Have you been to Dubai? Please share your experience in the comments below! Read Next &gt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/safety-morocco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Trips For Female Travelers In Morocco<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>By\u00a0<em>We Are Travel Girls<\/em>\u00a0Contributor Nada Badran\u00a0of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/wanderwithnada.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WanderWithNada.com<\/a><br \/>\nConnect with Nada on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/wanderwithnada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wanderwithnada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wanderwithnada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15420\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-Wonderful-Sights-Not-to-Miss-in-Old-Dubai-Graphic-1.png\" alt=\"5 Wonderful Sights Not to Miss in Old Dubai Graphic 1\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-Wonderful-Sights-Not-to-Miss-in-Old-Dubai-Graphic-1.png 735w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-Wonderful-Sights-Not-to-Miss-in-Old-Dubai-Graphic-1-120x180.png 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/5-Wonderful-Sights-Not-to-Miss-in-Old-Dubai-Graphic-1-500x750.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai, one of the fastest growing cities in the world, is a city full of charm and enchantment. 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