1 Taking in the souqs^
(p52): spicy aromas at the
Spice Souq, glittering gold
at the Gold Souq, pungent
Arabian attars at the Per-
fume Souq and a glimpse
of expat life at the Deira
Covered Souq and the New
Naif Market.
2 Enjoying an intrigu-
ing look at the culture and
lifestyle of old Dubai at the
heritage house (p52).
3 Wondering at the time-
less sight of loaded-up
dhows at the dhow
Wharfage (p53).
4 Checking out Dubai’s
first school, al-ahmadiya
(p53), housed in an exqui-
site traditional building.
5 Crossing the Creek in
a traditional abra (p52),
enjoying an atmospheric
journey unchanged for
decades.
Neighbourhood Top Five
For more detail of this area, see Map p206 and p208 A
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