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The image that has been created of Dubai over the decades is that of a luxurious destination filled with the tallest buildings, sprawling shopping malls, and vibrant nightlife. While all of that does indeed hold true, there is also another side to the city that reflects its cultural and historical significance. When you book one of 11th Hour Travel’s Dubai tour packages, you can experience all the cultural places in Dubai and learn further about their history. In this article, we will be walking you through the best historical places to visit in Dubai that should absolutely be on your itinerary.
The following are the historical sites in Dubai to visit through our Dubai holiday packages:
The Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood in Dubai offers glimpses into what life was like during the mid-19th century in Old Dubai. Situated close to Dubai Creek, this district is among the cultural places in Dubai whose original infrastructure has been preserved for the most part. The wind towers in the neighborhood which were developed using sandalwood, palm wood, teak, gypsum, and sandstone represent a minute fraction of the history of the region. Walking around the district gives you the feeling as if each alley is alive with its own history and stories.
Of the many historical places to visit in Dubai, Dubai Creek should surely be on your list. The creek was known to divide the city into Deira and Bur Dubai, and the members of the Bani Yas tribe had settled along the Bur Dubai Creek region during the 19th century. Make sure to get on a traditional abra ride when you visit the creek so as to lay your eyes on the multiple souks and markets in the area.
Located in the mountains of Hatta is the Hatta Heritage Village with its lush valleys presenting themselves to be in perfect contrast to the lights and glamour of the city. You can hike up the mountains to get a breathtakingly gorgeous view of the entire village.
Although shopping at the many malls in Dubai is super fun, nothing beats the feeling of discovering the old lanes of the souks in Dubai. These are the perfect spots to get souvenirs for your loved ones and also indulge in some shopping for yourself where you can grab perfumes, jewelry, textiles, hookah pipes, coffee pots, and so on. The Gold Souk and Spice Souk are the two cultural places in Dubai that are not only ideal for shopping but also present a whole new picture of the city. Lovers of gold, silver, platinum, and pearl jewelry will love exploring the stalls at the Gold Souk. If you are someone who enjoys cooking, then you must shop for the numerous spices and herbs to be found at the Spice Souk in Dubai.
You might wonder how a school can be considered one of the best historical places to visit in Dubai, and the answer to that would be the fact that the Al Ahmadiya School was the very first national school to be established in Dubai. Founded by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Dalmouk in 1912, it was converted into a museum, the inauguration of which took place on 20th March 2000 in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The architecture of the school reminds tourists of the intricate designs that were once found in the structures of the city, and you can also spot old chairs and desks that seated the Emirati students of that era.
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