THE HIDDEN SIDE OF DUBAI (UAE)
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Burj Khalifa
Landmark · Downtown Dubai
Dubai had only seven buildings above 75 m in 1998; the 2000s boom added over 70 more.
The Dubai Mall
Shopping · Downtown Dubai
The dinosaur skeleton on display came straight from Wyoming, USA.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Activity · Downtown Dubai · brief mention
Bur Dubai
Neighborhood · Bur Dubai
Its back alleys feel like a street in India, Pakistan or Bangladesh, a world away from downtown.
Meena Bazaar
Market · Bur Dubai
Bright twinkling lights everywhere; it almost doesn't feel like Dubai.
Dubai Frame
Landmark · Zabeel Park
Dubai Creek
Landmark · Deira
Sheikh Rashid had it dredged in 1961 to let bigger vessels through, laying the foundation for modern Dubai.
Deira
Neighborhood · Deira
Most shopkeepers are from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, and some are very persistent sellers.
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Historic site · Bur Dubai
Can feel like an overly manicured tourist trap at times.
Dubai Gold Souk
Market · Deira
Dubai Spice Souk
Market · Deira · brief mention
Deira Grand Souk
Market · Deira · brief mention
Arabian Tea House
Cafe · Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai
Try the balaleet, sweet vermicelli with cardamom, cinnamon and saffron, plus the local shakshuka.
Al Ustad Special Kabab
Restaurant · Bur Dubai
Chicken in yogurt is the house favourite; recipes have stayed unchanged for 40 years.
Sheikh Zayed Road
Landmark · Trade Centre
There is nowhere to pull over to take in the scenery; you just have to keep driving.
Palm Jumeirah
Neighborhood · Palm Jumeirah
Ain Dubai
Landmark · Bluewaters Island · brief mention
