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
Closeup of the packed market area
The channel is buzzing with life even on the hot midday
Lord Shiva Temple
The spice souk we visited the day before
The souk markets
Al Bastakiya from the Creek
You can cross the creek for 5AED a trip
The river taxis
The creek is a nice sailing spot too
The Rolex towers
Oo big boat!
You can't get enough of Yachts here...
Down the creek
I am cruisin' cruisin'
May the river cruise begin!
And I got the best seat on the house!
Our fellow cruise mates for the day
A view of the creek from the Dhow
This is the only way up and down to the upper floors
And a funky stairwell to boot!
The boat have proper dining areas