DUBAI CITY TOUR

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Your holiday in Dubai would be really incomplete without a tour of the magnificent city. The tour begins with a drive by the magnificent Dubai creek. Admire the grandeur of the city and marvel at the towering skyline with structures touching the mighty heavens. Get a chance to visit ‘Al Bastakiya’ also known as the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood is well acclaimed for its distinct historic and cultural value. The construction of this district dates back to the 1890’s where it was once a bustling town. In 1989 Dubai municipality passed an order that parts of this town were to be demolished. However a British architect Rayner Otter made extensive renovations to the house he was staying in. Rayner started a campaign to preserve the cultural heritage of this area and even wrote a letter to Prince Charles who was scheduled to visit Dubai that year. Prince Charles accepted this invite and after he visited the town he suggested and promoted its preservation. Following his intervention the demolition was canceled and a restoration project began on a war footing.

This town was built by Persian merchants and boasts of a rich cultural heritage. The restored buildings feature ‘wind towers’ which were an early and effective form of ‘air conditioning’. A few buildings remain private but the rest are open to public viewing. These include the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, Dubai Museum, Arabian Tea house, Majilis Gallery among other interesting attractions.

The Dubai city tour is a magnificent opportunity to witness first-hand the beauty of this illustrious city!