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DUBAI MUSEUM
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The Dubai Museum is a must see for everyone who comes to
Dubai. This is a lively interactive museum with working
models and lifesize displays portraying various aspects of
Dubai life: a bustling market, an Islamic school, the
desert at night and sealife in the Gulf.
Al-Fahidi Fort, Bur Dubai, Dubai
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SHEIKH
SAEED'S HOUSE
Port Rashid, Dubai
Tel: +971 4 393 7139 |
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THE GRAND
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Dubai's multi-domed Grand Mosque boasts the city's tallest
minaret (70 metres) and remains the hub of religious life.
Although non-Muslims are not allowed inside, it's still worth
going to see its impressive exterior.
Bar
Dubai, Dubai |
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JUMA AL-MAJID CULTURAL & HERITAGE CENTRE |
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Established
in 1991, this is a non-profit reference library and research
institute. The library's collections include 350,000 Arab
language titles, with a concentration on Arab and Islamic
heritage, plus 17,000 titles in English, French, German,
Russian and other languages. There is a separate national
heritage collection in different languages, with books and
materials relating only to the Arabian Gulf.
behind Dubai Cinema
Tel: +971 (0) 4 262-4999 |
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DUBAI HERITAGE &
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A traditional heritage village,
located in the Shindagah area has been created where potters
and weavers display their crafts. The Diving village forms
part of an ambitious plan to turn the entire area into a
cultural microcosm, recreating life in Dubai as it was in days
gone by. Located near the mouth of the creek, this area is
also popular in the evenings as a venue for its open-air
cafeterias and live entertainment. Several shops also sell
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MAJLIS
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The Majlis
Gallery was opened on November 2nd, 1989 as a commercial
artistic exhibition and a meeting place for artists. It is
located in an old traditional house in Al Bastakiyah area in
Bar Dubai. That house was built in 1940.
Al Fahidi Roundabout Bastakia, Bur
Dubai, Dubai
Tel +971 4 3536233 |
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THE CREEK |
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The creek divides Dubai into two
parts - Deira Dubai and Bur Dubai. The creek is 14 Kms long.
It now has eight wharfages each capable of catering to 31
ships of capacity of up to 800 tonnes. Around 720,000 tonnes
of cargo pass through the creek each year. Only wooden ships
are allowed to enter the creek to keep its traditional
feature.
The Waterfront, Dubai
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WONDERLAND
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The
Wonderland family fun park, divided into three sections,
features a wide range of exhilarating water attractions
extending over 18 hectares. The Main Street offers such unique
attractions as the Water Mist show, the Theme Park includes a
challenging roller coaster and cart race, while Splashland is
a realm of wonderful aqueous activities. Wonderland is located
near Al Garhoud bridge close to the Dubai Creekside Park.
PO Box 28844, Dubai
Tel: +971 4 324 1222
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MAGIC
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Housed in the giant Deira City
Centre shopping mall, this children's entertainment unique
indoor site with 10 pin bowling, a crawling bungie jungle,
variety of electronic games and a mini pitch and putt.
Deira City Centre
Al Garhoud Bridge Road at Dnat, Dubai
Tel: +971 4 295 4333 |
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