Reader's photo essay: Have a glimpse of the Emirati culture, and traditions at Al Seef, Al Fahidi, and Al Shindagha districts in Dubai

Gulf News selected these great pictures from Sandra Albanesi to show the beauty of the UAE

Last updated: June 22, 2021 | 17:13

Manuel Almario

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Stretching alongside Dubai Creek, in the heart of Dubai’s historical area, you will find Al Fahidi District.

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A beautifully rebuilt area giving you a glimpse of life in the old days.

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Take a stroll back in time and visit small museums, cozy courtyard cafes, walk through small quiet alleys, visit little shops selling traditional arts and crafts and enjoy various areal art displays.

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The district which has been inhibited until the 1970s is now hosting many cultural and artistic activities.

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The area has been recently extended with Al Seef development, a modern part as well as a part resembling the traditional Arabic building style.

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Filled with little eateries, terraces by the creek, little shops and boutique hotels there is something to see for everyone.

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Continuing on along the creek from Al Fahidi you will reach Al Shindagha, where the ruling Sheikhs and the city elite lived until the 1950s.

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At the end of the hustle and bustle of Bur Dubai you can appreciate the traditional area has just been rebuilt.

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Developments are still ongoing to later host the Shindagha Museum, as well as additional exhibits, heritage hotels, cafes, restaurants and to become the largest open-air museum in the world.

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Al Seef Alley

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Al Seef Alley

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Al Seef Alley

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Al Seef Museum of Illusions

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Arabian Tea House, Al Fahidi

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XVA Gallery, Guest accommodation court yard

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XVA Gallery, Guest accommodation court yard

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Shop front, Al Seef

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Al Seef, Carpet weaving supplies

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Al Seef spice shop

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Bur Dubai textile market

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Al Seef, Water feature

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Al Seef, Water feature

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Al Fahidi sculptures

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Al Seef Creek view

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Dubai Creek view from Shindagha area

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