argh we could use higher ceilings!
The upper floors of course!
Ooo narrow staircase to where?
And falconers
Camel riders
Photos of daily activities in town involving animal counterparts
Display of traditional Arabian jewellery
And coins
Historical currency banknotes
Arabian stamps, which much a british influence by the east india company
The marine section
A view of the heritage spot in the past
nice
More models of how the wind towers work as natural AC
Arghh! Why doors so small!
will tned to induce subliminal Prince of Persia climbing urges
A high wall and traditiona Arbain wind towers
You can never fit through easily on the doors here!
The house courtyard, featuring the iconic wind tunnels
They have detailed replica models to boot too!
and architecture alike
including all it's loose bits
Including it's restoration works
Each showcasing part of the history of the house and Dubai itself
There are many rooms of interest
This house is a highlight of the heritage center trip
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum house
and universities popping out of nowhere.
Such as open air amphitheaters...
Few of the many points of interest along the hertiage route
not to mention cafes too.
Complete with old buildings and a creekside walk
The place is largely kept to a traditional theme
Mmm shiny...
Mmm niffy, shooty
But first, lets checkout the giftshops!
Our next stop for the day! The Heritage center!
Did I mention... cloth?
A visit to the textile Souk!
Cabs are one of the best ways to get around Dubai
And off we go!
A hangout in the lower air-conditioned bar areas of the Dhow
Shaun by the Dhow aft
There are many places of worship along the creek
Lawl, random jeep loaded on random Dhow
River taxis berthed by the Temple creekside
The creek is buzzing with a mix of old and new
The old market and cloth/textile souk
The Dubai Heritage center
A distant cruise ship