Sights to See (continued)

Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Fort
Built in 1800, Al Fahidi Fort is believed to be the oldest building in
Dubai. Today, it is home to the Dubai Museum. The fort has had a
variety of uses throughout history: from a defense tower against
neighbouring tribes, to rulers’ residence, to a prison. The Dubai
Museum was opened in 1971 with the aim of preserving an image of the
Emirate’s traditional life, which has all but vanished. …MORE…

Dubai Grand Mosque
Dubai’s multi-domed Grand Mosque boasts the city’s tallest minaret (70
metres) and remains the core of religious life. Originally opened in
1900 in Bur Dubai, the Grand Mosque was rebuilt in 1998 in traditional
Islamic architectural style and houses 1,200 worshippers at once. It
has nine large domes and 45 smaller ones. Although non-Muslims are not
allowed inside, it’s still worth going to see its impressive exterior.

Jumeirah Mosque
Located in the upscale neighbourhood of Jumeirah, the Jumeirah Mosque
is a beautiful display of modern Islamic architecture. It is a
favourite among visitors to Dubai making it one of the most visited and
photographed sites. Guided tours are available every Sunday and
Thursday at 10:00am. For more information, contact the Sheikh Mohamed
Centre for Cultural Understanding.

Tel: 04 3536666
www.cultures.ae

The Heritage and Diving Village
The Heritage and Diving Villages are living museums where visitors can
look back in time and explore Dubai’s past. The Heritage Village
features potters, weavers and other craftsmen while the Diving Village
explores the history of Dubai’s pearling industry.

Scenic Flying
Fancy taking a tour of Dubai’s skyline? Well, even that’s possible with
helicopter, plane, and hot air balloon rides that can give you a
breathtaking aerial tour of Dubai.

Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Madinat Jumeirah is definitely a must-see on your trip Dubai.
Resembling an old Arabic market, its vibrant colors and bazaar-like
atmosphere give you a hint of tradition with the luxuries of modern
Dubai. After a day of winding through the souk, you can enjoy a meal
with your friends and family at one of many delicious cafes and
restaurants along the waterfront. Your trip to Dubai will never be
complete without a visit to Madinat Jumeirah.

The Gold Souk
Dubai is not known as the “City of Gold” for nothing. The number of
jewellers is staggering with tonnes of gold being displayed at one
time. Gold is sold by weight as opposed to design or craftsmanship.
Although this is the perfect place to buy jewellery for yourself or a
loved one, it’s worth visiting even if you don’t plan on buying
anything, as the craftsmanship of some of the pieces is breathtaking.

Sharjah Central Souk
This shopping destination is really popular with tourists visiting
Dubai. Although technically not in Dubai, it’s only a 25 minute drive
away. To get an idea about what you can buy here, imagine luxurious
pashminas, intricately embroidered lines, and exquisite Persian
carpets, not to mention a wide section of glittering 24k gold!