Bastakia Quarter Dubai

Dubai , United Arab Emirates

TravelPod Member ReviewsBastakia Quarter Dubai

  • dive into old Dubai

    5

    chawi 18 contributions Lisse and Mexico, Netherlands Jun 1, 2011

    small, but beautiful in every corner, a must see if you are in Dubai, also a lunch at the Basta Art Cafe, prices are just as in Europe, but quality is at the next level!

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Travel Blogs by Travelers Who Visited this Attraction Bastakia Quarter Dubai

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    Unashamedly grandiose

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    Dubai was definitely not on our list, we decided to come only as it was a good stop-over on our way to Kenya. We booked our room at the XVA gallery as it seemed arty, and special. They arranged the pick-up at the airport, which was a great idea, as you cannot reach the hotel by car because it is in the old town. The rooms were like in 1001 nights, …

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    God gave you oil, so why walk?

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  • 2

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    ... to see some of its sites. First, a photo stop at the Dubai Creek. From there we made a quick stop at the Bastakia Quarter, a reconstructed attempt at creating an "old district". It is basically a few dozen buildings made in traditional style with "wind ...

  • 3

    Bur Dubai, Dubai. My first night.

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    ... the vegetables were a tad undercooked.  Oh well, at least I didn't get the food poisoning. Afterwards I strolled through the Bastakia Quarter, which is one of the oldest "intact" neighborhoods in Dubai dating back maybe 70 years, which is old by ...