Bastakiya District Dubai

Old Dubai was famous for its wind towers that lined the creek on both sides. Here you will find the traditional courtyards with their towers. By the way, the towers were used before the advent of electricity, so they are much more utilitarian than you'd think by looking at how ornate they are. The Bastakiya area is a lively bustling marketplace and considered to be a cultural center. You'll find museums, galleries of local artists and other fascinating things to see and do in the Bastakiya