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Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Sand-coloured walls, wind towers and the original Dubai.
Narrow lanes, traditional courtyard houses and the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding offer a glimpse of pre-oil Dubai. Stop for Emirati coffee and dates.
Why visit
The cultural counterweight to Dubai's modern skyline.
Traveller tips
Join a guided cultural breakfast at SMCCU for the deepest insight.
