- Location: West Bank of Dubai Bay
One of the most interesting and ultramodern areas in the most famous city of the United Arab Emirates is Bur Dubai. It is popular among tourists thanks to the original buildings and developed infrastructure.
general information
Quite recently there was a desolate desert on this place, where nomads carried their precious cargoes. Only a few palms diluted the sandy landscape. At the present time, Bar Dubai is a port and business district of the country, as well as the international financial center of Dubai .
This territory is located on the west coast of Dubai Creek Bay in the historic part of the city. In the Bar-Dubai area, traditional houses with cozy courtyards, wind towers and Arab buildings have been preserved. Against the backdrop of ancient buildings, majestic skyscrapers and shopping centers are spectacularly highlighted.
What to see?
In Bar Dubai, tourists will be able to engage in active and passive recreation, because there are unique attractions . The most famous of them are:
- World Trade Center , so this area is often called Dubai City. The institution often hosts congresses, conferences and meetings organized at the world level. This is an ideal place for shopping.
- Archaeological Museum - is located near the village. Here you can see historical ornaments, vessels, bronze weapons, etc. Nearby are souvenir shops and a gallery.
- The mosque - with its design the building resembles a fabulous air castle. The building has 54 snow-white domes and seats 1200 people.
- Fort Al-Fahid - it was erected in 1887 for the defense of the city. Today there is a museum in which visitors can get acquainted with the life of Bedouins.
- Sheikh Said House - the building was built in 1896 in the traditional style. The building has about 30 rooms. Each room is a hall with exhibits dedicated to the history of the city.
- Ethnographic village Heritage village , which is located in the historical center of Al Shindaga. It is a traditional Arab settlement with ancient houses and historical objects of everyday life. It was built in 1997. The entrance is free.
In order to fully experience the national atmosphere of Bar-Dubai, tourists can stroll along the Bastakia district. Here there are residential houses built in the XIX century. This territory is considered a historical monument and is open to tourists.
Hotels in Bar Dubai
In this area there are about 100 hotels. Housing prices here are not as high as on the coast, so more affordable. Get to the sea you need to be on the bus or taxi. The most popular hotels in Bar Dubai are:
- Raffles Dubai is a luxurious 5-star hotel, built in the Egyptian style. There is a spa and 7 restaurants;
- Hilton Garden Inn Dubai (Hilton Garden) is a 4-star hotel in Bar Dubai. Visitors can use the swimming pool, fitness center and parking;
- Rove Healthcare City - The establishment has a games room, dry cleaning and laundry, a shuttle service to the beach . The staff speaks 7 languages.
Shopping in Bar Dubai
In this area there is a huge number of famous brand stores, for example, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Escada Cartier, Ferre, etc. One of the most prestigious shopping malls is Wafi. More than 1000 customers come here daily.
Also worth visiting is the Arabic center of Khan Murjan. They sell traditional goods and souvenirs. On the Textile market you can buy a variety of luxury fabrics brought from all over the world.
How to get there?
You can drive to Bar Dubai from the city center by car along the roads 312th Rd, Al Sa'ada St / D86 and D71. Buses No.61, 27, X13, E700 and 55 also go here. Also in this area there is a red branch line.