I live in Bur Dubai and many parts of it is filled with hotels, office blocks and incomplete residential buildings, but along the Creek is where you get a glimpse of all the history of old Dubai. The Bastakiya quarter has gone under major renovation so although it represents old Dubai, it actually looks brand new. All the buildings have been restored to their original state with Arabic decor and wind towers. Check out the photo of the camel design panel!
I spent the afternoon @ Dubai Museum, which is actually housed in Al Fahidi Fort. The fort used to be the main defense outpost in Dubai along the Creek. The museum is a must see for people who are visiting Dubai for the first time. It really gives visitors a sense of the culture and Dubai's history as a trading city. There is also a really good exhibit about the desert, irrigation systems, and Dubai "souks", or open-air marketplaces.
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