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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

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Al Seef Alley Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Al Seef Alley Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Al Seef Alley Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Al Seef Museum of Illusions Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Arabian Tea House, Al Fahidi Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    XVA Gallery, Guest accommodation court yard Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    XVA Gallery, Guest accommodation court yard Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Shop front, Al Seef Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Al Seef, Carpet weaving supplies Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Al Seef spice shop Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Bur Dubai textile market Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Al Seef, Water feature Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Al Seef, Water feature Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Al Fahidi sculptures Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Al Seef Creek view Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader
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    Dubai Creek view from Shindagha area Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader

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