Wandering around in the Old Bastakiya quarters of Dubai
Swati Bansal Rao
Posted on January 27th, 2013
…in search of culture and some old world charm
I find myself wandering around in the narrow alleys of Bastakiya
traditional wind-tower architecture, beautiful arabian courtyards, walls adorned with oil lamps
away from the hussle and bussle of the busy city outside..
quaint corners with pink bougainvilleas, carved wooden doors, cobblestone streets also home to burgeoning art scene
huge ghaf trees giving shade, birds chirping softly in the background
all transporting me back to a bygone era..
clearly telling me this is where my heart lies
this is where I find solace
this is what I seek, an old world charm!
Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding conducts regular tours to Bastakiya which are very useful in understanding the culture and heritage of Bastakiya. Details could be found here.
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Bastakiya is one of my favourite parts in Dubai… loved your post Swati. This is one of my posts that do talk about Bastakiya and some other places in Dubai that are my favourite… http://ishitaunblogged.com/2012/07/02/things-to-do-in-dubai-like-a-tourist-in-my-own-city/
Also my album… http://ishitaphotoideas.smugmug.com/UrbanSoul/Dubai-the-UAE-Art-Alleys-of/16976746_WVFrKD#!i=1284072590&k=kQffkD2
Thanks Ishita! This is truly a gem and I would find myself being there more often now:) Loved your pics too..esp the one with the pretty feet on the textured floor:)