City of Merchants

A fascinating historical excursion, the route takes you to the magnificent Jumeirah mosque, past modern palaces sprawled along the coast. In Bastakiya, you stop for a while to admire the old wind-towered houses built by wealthy merchants. Close by stands the 150-year old Al Fahidi Fort. Here, the Dubai Museum records the city’s past as an important pearl diving and trading centre. You continue your journey by abra (local water taxi). As you cross the Creek, you see the modern metropolis with its splendid architecture, dwarfing the bustling alleys of our next destination – the gold and spice souks.