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The Other Side of Dubai (Old Dubai) | Al Bastakiya Dubai | Al Fahidi Historical District Updated for 2024

Updated: February 20, 2024

Dubai’s Heritage Village (Al Fahidi Historical District), commonly referred to as Al Bastakiya, the oldest standing residential area of Dubai and holds the memories of an era, the pre-dates federation of the Emirates. Dubai is known for glitz and glamour, but before the tourism boom, The UAE was an area of sheikdom (sheikdom – is a society ruled by a tribal leader called sheikh) – where bedouins lived as herders, date farmers, and fishermen. The town of Al Bastakiya was primarily built by immigrants from the city of Bastak (Persian who left their native homeland). It is very easy to visit the Village, from Bur Dubai you can take an abra ( https://youtu.be/Bqq6qdp9hlE ) along the Creek to reach the Bastakiya Quarter. Exploring and walking through the tight, winding alleyways, you will see ochre-coloured buildings made of coral, mud, gypsum, and palm wood. Most of the wooden doors that you will stumble on, will lead to hotels, cafes and galleries… So enjoy and let’s explore the village through my lens!

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Camera used on this video: 📷 DJI Osmo Pocket

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