Historical tours can be one option that can be tried when on vacation. One of the interesting places to visit in Dubai is the Old Town located in Deira. The old city in Dubai is a mute witness to the embryo of Dubai that has grown to become extraordinary as it is today. In this place there are also many historic things that became a silent witness to the beginning of Dubai.
The Journey Starts from Dubai Museum
Dubai museum, Via website / dubaiculture.gov.ae
Dubai museum, Via website / dubaiculture.gov.ae
The journey can be started from the Dubai museum located in Deira. Formerly this museum is a fortress built in 1787 which later became a warehouse of weapons storage and renovated and opened to the public into a museum.
A place to learn and get to know the history of Dubai, including the shape of Dubai's old house, as well as Dubai's heritage. With admission tickets for 3 Dirhams for adults and 1 Dirham for children, visitors will bring home new knowledge and knowledge about Dubai.
Continue to Al Fahidi Area
After visiting the museum, you can cross and go to other Al Fahidi historic areas. There are many buildings that reflect Dubai in ancient times. There is also a mosque in it.
Obviously after satisfied explorers of this historic complex, you can walk north to get to another mosque adjacent to the temple for the Indians to worship. The location of the mosque and temple adjacent and very crowded when Friday or holidays. They can respect each other and respect their respective places of worship.
Go to Old Souq
Do not forget to explore Old Souq or Dubai old market. Souq which means this market, sells a variety of typical souvenirs of Dubai, a variety of Middle Eastern clothes, hoods, unique shoes with unique designs of the Middle East, and various other things. Interestingly, here most sellers are people from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The river's eclipse with Abra
Satisfied to enjoy the market with all its uniqueness, now it's time to walk to the edge of the river. Here there are various restaurants that sell a variety of dishes, especially seafood. If you do not want to eat there, you can try to cross
rivers by means of small boats or so-called abras.
Only by paying 1 Dirham, abra will bring passengers to the other side of the river. Of course we can choose where the next destination. While crossing the river, the ship's passengers can enjoy the sunset. It's nice to see the birds flying together with the sun. Of course you can make the best dusk picture there.
Alternative if Not Want to Cross
If you do not want to cross along with other people, do not worry because the boat is also provided for a private hire that will bring passengers down the road along the river. Of course with different prices.
Or if you want a special dinner, can also pay for Dinner Cruise is available along the river bank. These large ships will provide dinner and take passengers around the Dubai river. Of course the price is not cheap, ranging from 250 Dirham to thousands of dirhams depending on the type of service selected.
Drop by to Spice Souq and GoldSouq
If the day is not too late, the journey can proceed towards Spice Souq or market that sells various kinds of spices. Not much different from the previous market, it's just different traded goods.
Not far from this place, there is also a gold souq or gold jewelry market. Gold sold in Dubai is different from that sold in Indonesia. They sell 24 carat pure gold without any extra. So the price is not cheap. But it can be guaranteed authenticity.
As the Indonesian proverb once rowed two three islands exceeded. Thus, one evening passed by adding new knowledge and insights about the place.
