Al Fahidi
United Arab Emirates
The Dubai Museum which is built in the Al Fahidi fort - century old fort build to collect the tax. The museum has good collections, well maintained and it is as beautiful as British museums. The museum currently under construction. It is only a photo stop to see the Al Fahidi fort. Currently under renovation.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, an architectural time capsule nestled firmly in the heart of modern Dubai. Previously known to many as Al Bastakiya, this meticulously preserved district dates…
Listen in the app2Architectural Ingenuity: The Courtyard and the Barjeel
We are now standing directly before one of the classic, traditional courtyard houses of Al Fahidi. Notice immediately how the heavy exterior walls are largely devoid of outward facing windows at the ground level. …
Listen in the app3The Aromatic Heritage: Inside the Coffee Museum
Just a short, pleasant walk from our previous stop, nestled conveniently near the entrance of the neighborhood, your senses will likely anticipate our next destination before you even arrive. We are carefully approaching the…
Listen in the app4Cultural Pillars: The SMCCU and the Desert Lifelines
Continuing our leisurely stroll slightly deeper into the historical labyrinth, we soon arrive at the internationally recognized Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding, an institution that is very…
Listen in the app5The Artistic Revival: XVA Gallery and Boutique
As we carefully navigate another exceptionally narrow, winding stone alleyway, the ambient atmosphere subtly but noticeably shifts, taking on a decidedly bohemian, highly creative character. We have successfully arrived at the…
Listen in the app6Trade and Taste: The Coin Museum and Local Gastronomy
Moving steadily further along the historic, sun baked pathways, we soon encounter another highly specialized institution beautifully housed within a meticulously restored coral stone building. This is the fascinating Dubai Coin…
Listen in the app7Sentinels of the City: The Grand Mosque and Al Fahidi Fort
As we finally exit the incredibly dense, shaded cluster of historic courtyard houses, the urban landscape suddenly opens up significantly, immediately revealing two massive, monumental structures that have firmly anchored the Bur…
Listen in the app8Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
Our extensive, deeply historical journey through the winding lanes of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood beautifully concludes as we walk slowly toward the shimmering, sunlit waters of the historic Dubai Creek. The sudden,…
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What is Al Fahidi?
Al Fahidi is a place in United Arab Emirates with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.2582, 55.2975 |
| Last updated |
