Dubai’s Al Fahidi Neighborhood is the last remaining fragment of Old Dubai. It is also known as Bastakia. This part of the city reminds the simpler, gentler past of the city before skyscrapers took over the skyline. The district holds memories of an era that pre-dates the federation of the emirates — before the union of the Emirati tribes in 1971 and a time when the pearl trade flourished in the region. The buildings here date back to the 1890s and were made with traditional materials such as coral, stone, mud and wood. The 18th-century Al Fahidi Fort is now home to Dubai Museum’s pearl-diving exhibits. Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House is a former royal residence now displaying old photos and documents, while the Heritage and Diving Villages have replica mud huts with potters and jewelers at work. The Textile Souk offers colorful pashminas and handicrafts.
In the 1980s half of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood village was demolished to make way for the development of a new office complex. The remaining houses were mostly used as warehouses or accommodation for foreign laborers.
Rayner Otter, a British architect, bought a house and renovated it for his personal use. He started a campaign to preserve the area and wrote a letter to Prince Charles, who was scheduled to visit Dubai that year. During his visit the Prince suggested that Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood should be preserved and the demolition was canceled.
Bastakia Quarter
Now the narrow, winding lanes in the area are lined with carefully restored traditional buildings in typical Arabian architectural styles. Many of the buildings feature the wind towers, which kept houses cool before air-conditioning became common.
Many of the buildings now house small museums, art galleries, and craft shops, allowing you to see the typical Arabian interiors. The Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding is also based within the quarter.
Dubai Museum
Dubai Museum is located here. The structure, originally built in the 1700s, is the restored Al Fahidi Fort. The building served as a home to a former reigning monarch and even served as a prison before it was converted into a museum in 1971. In the museum one can see replicas of the traditional markets of old, ancient weapons, pottery and tombs. Notable exhibits include those which depict pearl diving, which was an important part of the old economy before the discovery of fossil fuel.
Dubai Museum
Culinary side of Emirati life
Visitors can enjoy Bedouin-style traditional meals in this area, to experience local culinary heritage. Depending on whether you come for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, you’ll get to taste such local dishes as balaleet (sweetened crunchy vermicelli), chabab (cardamom-spiced pancakes), saloona (a stew) or machboos (a rice and meat or fish dish).e local culinary heritage.
Al Fahidi Neighbourhood
Mawaheb
Mawaheb is an art studio. The purpose of the studio is to develop the artistic skills of people above or equal to the age of 16 and have special needs. Arabian Tea House Café serves traditional Arabic food. XVA Gallery specializes in contemporary art from the Arab world, Iran and the Subcontinent.The gallery also features an Art Hotel and Cafe, serving Middle Eastern vegetarian food.
Mawaheb
Shaikh Muhammad Center for Cultural Understanding
Shaikh Muhammad Center for Cultural Understanding, a non-profit organization, spreads cultural understanding among the people of Dubai. Guided by the motto ‘Open Doors, Open Minds’, this unique institution was founded in 1995 by Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, to build bridges between cultures and to help visitors and expats understand the traditions and customs of the UAE.
Sheikh Mohammed Centre For Cultural Understanding Al Bastakiya
Coffee Museum
On the ground floor of the Coffee Museum, visitors can buy coffee of their choice and on the second floor there are books relating to coffee. Coffee plays a big part in Emirati culture along with the wider Middle East, and here you can learn all about the cultural significance of this drink. You can discover the history of coffee, and get an insight into production processes and the many varieties of beans, along with different coffee cultures throughout the world.
Coin Museum
Coin Museum
The museum showcases nearly 500 coins mainly from the Arab world from different time periods and geographical locations. The display allows you to inspect each coin closely and gives you details of the minting date, shape and material. Housed in a traditional coral, stone, and sandalwood building, the collections are displayed in eight rooms.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art museum located on Saadiyat Island, or “Island of Happiness.” in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This island is connected by a bridge to the mainland. This site will eventually be a “cultural district” bristling with hotels, condos, malls and other museums, including an Abu Dhabi Guggenheim.
Louvre Abu Dhabi Agreement Between The UAE And France
It is operated under an agreement between the UAE and France. The agreement signed in March 2007 allows the use of the Louvre brand name till 2037 for a reported $520 million. Under the agreement France would loan artworks and provide management expertise for 30.5 years. This time period will give the museum time to assemble a permanent collection — the acquisition process is well underway — and create its own version of a global art history. The deal would also see wider cultural exchange and high-profile collaborations between the two countries.
Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum
The museum is approximately 24,000 square metres in size, with 8,000 square metres of galleries. The galleries are set in 55 detached buildings. The centerpiece of museum architecture is a huge silvery dome that appears to float above the museum-city. Despite its apparent weightlessness, the dome weighs around 7,500 tons. That’s about the same weight as the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The museum showcases artworks around the world, bridging the gap between the Eastern and Western art. By 2019, the Louvre Abu Dhabi had already attracted 2 million visitors, making it the most visited museum in the Arab world.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi Silvery Dome
The centerpiece of museum architecture is a huge silvery dome that appears to float above the museum-city. Despite its apparent weightlessness, the dome weighs around 7,500 tons. That’s about the same weight as the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The domed roof of the museum features nearly 8,000 metal stars set in a geometric pattern, which allows shards of sunlight to enter, casting shimmering rays throughout the interior.
Louvre Abu Dhabi Exhibits
Louvre Abu Dhabi Exhibits
Many exhibits come from its sister gallery in Paris, while others are resolutely Arabian. The story of humanity is told in 12 chapters, starting with ancient Egyptian and Cypriot antiquities and ending with contemporary showstoppers such as Ai WeiWei’s Fountain of Light.
Louvre Abu Dhabi Exhibits
Leonardo da Vinci’s La Belle Ferronnière, one of only 15 known paintings by him, is there. There are also Vincent Van Gogh’s 1887 self-portrait, Claude Monet’s The Saint-Lazare Station and Jacques-Louis David’s huge Napoleon Crossing the Alps. There are also modern artwork by art heavyweights such as Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol and Cy Twombly.
Aside from permanent collections, each year the Louvre Abu Dhabi hosts four temporary exhibitions co-organised with its French partners, meaning an ever-changing showcase of international talent. Sound is as important here as vision, so music and multicultural performances underpin the creative output from the museum’s auditorium.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi Collecting Photography
In 2012, the Louvre Abu Dhabi started collecting photography, making its first acquisitions in the field, including works by Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey, Roger Fenton and George Wilson Bridges. The museum also acquired a sculpture of a Bactrian princess dating from the third millennium BC, a pavement and fountain set from the early Ottoman period, as well as the paintings Breton Boys Wrestling (1888) by Paul Gauguin and The Subjugated Reader (1928) by René Magritte.
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the sixth-largest city in UAE. Its name in English means “the tent point,” reputedly after a large tent erected as an aid to navigation by an early chief. The city, a port from ancient times, developed into a modern port only in the 20th century. It has a land area of 2,486 km2 and a coast line of 64 km. Ras al-Khaimah joined the UAE in 1972.
A creek divides the city into two parts: old town in the west and Al Nakheel in the east. Ras Al Khaimah is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. It has been the site of continuous human habitation for 7,000 years.
Ras Al Khaimah Economy
Ras al-Khaimah emirate is among the principal producers of the country’s crops. The crops include cabbages, onions, tomatoes, dates, tobacco, and fruits, especially bananas and citrus fruits. Thg3ese produces are grown along the coast around Ras al-Khaimah city for local consumption and for export to other states of the federation, mainly Dubai. The emirate has received aid from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as well as from its sister states Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Industries in Ras al-Khaimah include the production of ceramics, pharmaceuticals, cement, lime, and a variety of construction materials. RAK Ceramics, a global ceramics manufacturer, headquartered in the city, produces 123 million square meters of tiles and 5 million pieces of sanitary ware annually. It employs 12,000 employees and its turnover is estimated at $1 billion a year.
Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries is a pharmaceutical manufacturer operating in the MENA region and headquartered in the city of Ras Al Khaimah.[31] The company, also known under the name of Julphar, employs 5,000 people and distributes its products to 50 countries.
Ras al-Khaimah Education
Other than Arabic government-funded schools, the city has Ras Al Khaimah Academy and Wellspring School, and other Indian schools. It also has Higher Colleges of Technology campus, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, Al-Ittiḥād University and many other colleges.
Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah Jebel Jais is a towering mountain featuring sweeping views, camping, wadis & a popular 2.8km-long zip line. It is one of the important tourist attractions in the UAE.The height of the mountain is 1,934 m above sea level. Temperatures at the mountain are around ten degrees cooler than sea level. You get a fantastic view of the city from Jebel Jais.
Jebel Jais
The summit is accessible by hiking, a short distance after Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi’s palace, which is situated near the UAE’s highest point.
Jebel Jais ZipLine 2,832 m long, is the world’s longest zip line. It was opened on the mountain in February 2018. The users can travel at speeds of up to 150 km/h.
Ski Dubai, the indoor ski centre is located inside the Mall of the Emirates. It has a floor area of 4,500 sq m. The ski centre provides all necessary equipment and clothing to guests, so you don’t need to worry about bringing all of your winter gear to Dubai. There are five ski runs, the longest being over 1,300ft with some 6000 tons of ice. There is also a zone for freestyle snowboarding and an area for snowball fights and tobogganing. There is a cafe at the ski centre where you can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.
Penguins Show
There are four shows of Penguin March every day at 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, and 8 pm. It is good to watch at least one show. You can get up close and personal with these incredible creatures to discover more about how the species survive in some of the coldest conditions on Earth.
Ski school
Ski School
There is a Ski School at the centre. The lessons are available for all skill levels (beginners, intermediate and advanced). The objective of the school is to get you to master the slopes quickly.
The ski centre offers several packages to suit your requirements. The slope packages will enable you to enjoy the slopes. To enjoy the slope package you should select one of the Ski Dubai Experience Packages that offer Slope access and you must have the minimum skills of intermediate level 2 to access our slopes.
School package
Snow Park Packages
Snow Park Packages allow engaging in snow sports. With the Penguin package, you can enjoy the penguins in the park. School packages provide for school excursions. The corporate package allows businesses to hold corporate events in the park. The attractions available are the giant zorbing ball, ice cave, Mountain Thriller ride and more. When you hit the slopes you will discover why this snow-filler attraction is one of Dubai’s must-visit destinations.
Corporate package
Ski Dubai is open every day. From Sunday to Wednesday, it is opened from 10 am to 11 pm. On Thursday, it is open from 10 am to midnight. Friday and Saturday, the hours are 9 am to 11 pm. You would spend 2 to 3 hours in Ski Dubai.
Jumeirah Beach is a white sand beach that is located and named after the Jumeirah district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Jumeirah Beach Attractions The beach features large hotels, resorts, restaurants, shopping zones and housing developments. Also found in this location are the Burj Al Arab hotel, Wild Wadi Water Park, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and the old-style Madinat Jumeirah (a hotel and shopping complex) and the Jumeirah Beach Park. This park is a great tourist attraction where visitors relax, swim, or play sports like Volleyball etc.
In the beach you will find a number of exhibition halls and museums like Majlis Ghorfat Umm-Al Sheif, Etihad Museum, and Visitor center Jumeirah Archaeological Site where you can experience the old age charm as well as shop a wide range of trinkets, decorative items, furniture, tea sets, shishas and pashmina shawls.
Jumeirah is considered to be the party hub for Dubai. When the sun sets the beach transforms itself into a glittering world of pubs, clubs, and lively bars.
Scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach
Activities at Jumeirah Beach
Jet Skiing Tour operators provide one hour of jet skiing guided by professional coaches. While skiing you will also see the iconic views of the Al Arab and other beautiful skyline landmarks.2.Parasailing and Boat Tour The program is usually for 15 minutes. You will get aerial views of Dubai Marina and Palm Island.
Sun Lounge If you want to relax on the beach, you arrive at the beach early in the morning because that is when the sun is at its best.
Food and beverage When you walk along the beach you will come across some great cuisines from around the world. Usually the places are crowded. You can enjoy local delights along with many stalls dedicated to French and Chinese cuisines.
Jumeirah Beach
Several bars across the shore which enable bar hopping with night vibes and music.
Places to Eat at Jumeirah beach Dubai
La Parrilla is an Argentinian restaurant which offers fiery meat and seafood items.
At Latitude you can enjoy a live cooking station that offers platters of aromatic fresh fish, pasta dishes, and meats. On Tuesday Nights you get authentic Arabian food and on Saturday nights you get authentic American cuisine.
Shopping places near Jumeirah beach Dubai
Mercato Shopping Mall has 130 retail outlets offering a wide range of products. You can also relish some classic pizzas at the eateries at the mall.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah is a traditional market-style complex combining Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.
The Mall Jumeirah offers home items as well as fashion goods. Top brands at this place and grab a delectable meal at the food court. Here you will also be able to enjoy some beauty treatments at notable N-Bar or Zuri Beauty Lounge.
Palm Strip Mall is a Californian inspired open air mall that is located opposite the Jumeirah Mosque. This is one of the busiest shopping places and home to Pro Art gallery, restaurants, and confectionery stores.
Saruq Al Hadid is an archaeological site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Findings from the site are displayed in a museum with the same name in the city of Dubai. The site was originally discovered by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, while flying his helicopter across the desert. He noticed a large black deposit in the sands and he reported the site to Dubai Municipality.
The site proved to be a field of waste, or slag, from copper and iron smelting. It was noticed that the extensive slag field, measuring some 1.5 hectares, had stopped the sand from shifting and blowing and so had preserved the underlying excavation site.
Pottery Artifacts found in the site
The Saruq Al Hadid site is believed to have been a centre of constant human habitation, trade and metallurgy from the Umm Al Nar period (2600–2000 BCE) to the Iron Age (1,000 BCE). During the iron age this site was a major location for smelting bronze, copper and Iron.
Arguably its most important period of development as a metallurgical centre was in the Iron Age II period (1100–600 BCE). Thousands of finds were documented at the site. One of the finds was an ornate gold ring, which became the logo for Dubai’s Expo 2020.
Archaeological Findings
Over 12,000 unique objects, mostly consisting of pottery and metal artifacts, have been excavated at the site. Some of the findings indicate some form of snake worship prevalent at that time. The findings also indicate that this place was a hub for manufacturing and international trade.
The fossilized bones of fish found in the excavation site tell us the people of that time went far and across the oceans even though they lived in the desert. One can infer the valuable beads found were meant to be sold in India.
Gold Ring
Museum
Visitors to the museum can even carry out their own dig in a simulated archaeological excavation. Children have their own gallery trail which keeps them involved and encourages them to explore each room in turn. There is a 3D movie hall in the museum and informative videos are projected on the walls during your exploration journey.
The building that houses the museum has cultural and historical significance in Dubai. It once served as the residence of Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum back in 1928. It is one of the finest remaining examples of Dubai’s traditional architecture. It is made of local materials such as coral, gypsum, and Chandal wood. During the conversion of the building into a museum, the original structure was carefully preserved along with new additions.
Ajman is the capital of the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. It is located along the Persian Gulf, and is surrounded by the larger emirate of Sharjah in territory.
There are about 50 international and local retail shops and banks including Emirates National Bank of Dubai, Ajman Bank, Arab Bank PLC, Bank Saderat Iran, and Commercial Bank of Dubai.
Ajman Free Zone has a capacity to accommodate 1500 companies and serves over 1,000 vessels a year, Ajman Port and Ajman Free Zone are major contributors to the emirate’s economy. Exporting to over 65 countries, the Free Zone’s companies make up approximately 20% of the UAE’s overall industrial units, with some 256 industrial companies operating from the zone.
Ajman UAE
Distance from Ajman to Dubai is 44km. Travel time by car is 40 minutes during off peak. To avail of the cheaper and larger accommodation, there are many who are working in Dubai live in Ajaman and commute daily to work. Dubai schools provide transportation to students. There are many leisure activities near residential areas.
Tourist attractions in the emirate include the Ajman Beach, Ajman National Museum situated at Ajman Fort, the Red Fort and the museum in the inland enclave of Manama. City Centre Ajman, the Emirate’s biggest mall, is a big attraction as well for its unique architectural experience and variety of shops and confectioneries.
Villas in Ajman
Ajman’s corniche is a popular evening and weekend destination for families and features a number of fast food outlets, coffee shops and stalls.
