Including it's restoration works
The marine section
we were treated to traditional Belly dancing
Such as open air amphitheaters...
and architecture alike
Camel riders
Our fellow cruise mates for the day
Jeff has one too!
It is surprsingly cooling and desert friendly!
Closeup of the packed market area
Oo big boat!
Al Bastakiya from the Creek
argh we could use higher ceilings!
Back at the Creek!
And I got the best seat on the house!
And falconers
Including the Shaun-fied versions!
The old market and cloth/textile souk
But first, lets checkout the giftshops!
Arghh! Why doors so small!
Ooo narrow staircase to where?
not to mention cafes too.
Lawl, random jeep loaded on random Dhow
including all it's loose bits
River taxis berthed by the Temple creekside
The upper floors of course!
Checking out the BBQ for the night
Talking about a red carpet entrance!
Complete with old buildings and a creekside walk
They have detailed replica models to boot too!
Display of traditional Arabian jewellery
Each showcasing part of the history of the house and Dubai itself
Bastakia!
The souk markets
Our next stop for the day! The Heritage center!
Digging the view here of the creek!
The creek is a nice sailing spot too
This is the only way up and down to the upper floors
Taking a stroll by the Creek walk
And coins
Look seaplane!
Few of the many points of interest along the hertiage route
Did I mention... cloth?
The place is largely kept to a traditional theme
And off we go!
Moving onto the Creek for the next part of our tour
Arabian stamps, which much a british influence by the east india company
The boat have proper dining areas
The Rolex towers
nice