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

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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

Published: June 22, 2021 17:13 Manuel Almario, Senior News Editor

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reader picture — Stretching alongside Dubai Creek, in the heart of Dubai’s historical area, you will find Al Fahidi District. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — A beautifully rebuilt area giving you a glimpse of life in the old days. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — 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. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — The district which has been inhibited until the 1970s is now hosting many cultural and artistic activities. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — The area has been recently extended with Al Seef development, a modern part as well as a part resembling the traditional Arabic building style. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Filled with little eateries, terraces by the creek, little shops and boutique hotels there is something to see for everyone. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — 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. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — At the end of the hustle and bustle of Bur Dubai you can appreciate the traditional area has just been rebuilt. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — 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. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Al Seef Alley Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Al Seef Alley Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Al Seef Alley Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Al Seef Museum of Illusions Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Arabian Tea House, Al Fahidi Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — XVA Gallery, Guest accommodation court yard Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — XVA Gallery, Guest accommodation court yard Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Shop front, Al Seef Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Al Seef, Carpet weaving supplies Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Al Seef spice shop Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Bur Dubai textile market Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Al Seef, Water feature Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Al Seef, Water feature Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Al Fahidi sculptures Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Al Seef Creek view Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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reader picture — Dubai Creek view from Shindagha area Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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