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This waterside walk kicks off at roman-
tic 1 b stakiah a nights restaurant,
near Al-Seef Rd� Afterwards, spend time
wandering the quarter’s atmospheric nar-
row lanes� Savour the ambience of 2 XVa,
a cafe, gift shop and hotel in a superbly
restored Bastakia courtyard residence�
Next door to the XvA Hotel, check out the
latest exhibits at 3 a - rkal lse cultural
foundation, an art gallery and cultural
centre within yet another charming courtyard
building� Make three lefts as you exit Al-Serkal
to inspect the exquisite paintings, sculpture
and ceramics at 4 Majlis Gallery� Grab a
refreshing fruit cocktail or crisp salad at
5 b sta^ a art cafe, a charming walled gar-
den surrounded by leafy trees and birdsong�
Head north along Al-Fahidi St to 6
d bai Museumu for an hour, soaking up the
history, heritage and development of this
burgeoning city� Turn right as you exit the
museum and make another right on 58 St
for great views of the architectural details
of the 7 Grand Mosque� Take the lane to
the mosque’s right-hand side, and continue
straight ahead for a few steps to get to
8 h ndi^ i lane, a vibrant and colourful
alley with tiny stores selling religious
paraphernalia� Turn left into the alleyway�
Stroll beneath the wooden arcades of
9 b r^ udubai souq, and past colourful
textile shops, pausing for freshly squeezed
orange juice� When you reach Bur Dubai
Abra Station, walk past boats along the
waterfront to Shindagha Heritage Area,
where fans of Arab architecture will love
in-depth exhibits at handsomely restored
a^ Traditional architecture Museum�^
Near the mouth of the Creek, splendid
b^ s eikh^ h saeed al-Maktoum house^
is the key building in the area, displaying
an intriguing collection of old photographs
of Dubai� If you’re visiting during Eid or the
Dubai Shopping Festival, the c h ritage e
and diving Villages will be a hive of
activity, providing an authentic glimpse
into Emirati traditions� Finally, nab a water-
front table at d Kan Zaman and enjoy a
fresh juice or tasty, traditional Middle
Eastern meal�
Bur Dubai Waterside Walk
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DISTANCE 3 KM
DuRATION TWo To four
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