Historical places contributes to the significant preservation of the cultures, history and heritage of a particular tribe, people or country. Whether you are a local or a visitor in Dubai, it will be worth your while to visit some of Dubai’s historical sites to enrich your knowledge about the city state and understand how the present evolved from the past. In this article, you will find 7 historical sites that will help you do just that!
Satwa District
This place is found in the heart of the city and convenient enough to have accessibility to other places in Dubai, it is filled with shopping centers, restaurants and other great attractions. Satwa is a fun-filled city within a city, known for its large South Asian community and traditional restaurants. There are many shops and other tourist centers that will keep you busy as you experience the diverse culture of Dubai
Heritage Village
Created in 1997, the heritage village is a historical neighborhood in Dubai that displays the primitive life of the county. It is found on the mouth of Dubai’s creek, offering various traditional activities. The village is a component of wild, nautical and mountain life were visitors can discover the folktale historical customs of Dubai. The heritage village is worth seeing for visitors to wander, explore and have insights without paying a dime.
Dubai Museum
Opened in 1971 by the ruler of Dubai, the goal was to preserve and show the people the culture and history of Dubai. The Museum is housed in the old Al Fahidi Fort building which was built in 1799, the famous Dubai Museum is the oldest building in Dubai. There are art galleries, various traders, craftsmen, vendors at and around the museum vicinity. Other facilities include an archaeological section, marvelous exhibit and modern displays.
Jumeirah Mosque
The only open mosque in Dubai for the public to visit, both Muslims and non Muslims, is the Jumeirah Mosque. Built in a traditional ‘Fatimid’ style, the mosque gives educational tours to visitors to learn about the culture and religion of the Emirati people, there are arranged weekly visits from Saturdays to Thursdays at 10:00am. Reservations are not needed, children under 12 can freely enter while persons 12 and above will need to pay a fee of 10AED per head.
Sovereign Gallery Of Art
As a result of the integration of the 50 year old Pundole Art Gallery and Pundole’s auction house, the Sovereign gallery of art was established. Dadiba Pundole, the owner, aims at exhibiting the artistic work of Emirati artists and bringing to the people of the Middle East a piece of India. They also trade artworks in Dubai to both international and local buyers, the main focus of the gallery is giving their clients and visitors the best superior artistic designs.
Bastakia Quarter
Built in the 19century, the city has been a place of attraction with it’s colorful buildings and supervised locality. Most iconic buildings and historical places are found in the nearby neighborhood and other historical sites giving you a glimpse of the ancestry Dubai in a modernized way.
Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House
Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House was the former residential lodging place of the past ruler of Dubai, Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum in UAE. The historical building is found along the Dubai Creek and was established in 1894, it later became an historical museum that exhibits artifacts and traditional images of the former town of Dubai. From the sheikhs quarter to the booming city, you will enjoy the amazing view of the Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House as you tour the vicinity.