Un-Talked Dubai Attractions – Worth a Look

The tourists in Dubai hardly endeavour ahead of beach, hotel or shopping malls. Though Dubai is not a city of cultural haven on earth like others but still it has a few museums and heritage attractions. One can even explore Dubai on the fun side. Here are some attractions which may be hidden from the tourists but have surely added a new facet to the emirate.

Al-Ahmadiya School
Constructed initially in 1912, Al-Ahmadiya is the oldest school in Dubai. It was started by a philanthropist, Ahmed Bin Dalmouk. In the beginning the school taught basic math, Arabic language, Islamic studies and grammar. There were about 200 boys who sat on palm-tree made mats. Al-Ahmadiya closed and reopened in 1930s. Officially the school closed in 1965 and since then has been stored as a public education museum.

Al Bastakia Area
This area in Downtown Burj Dubai is dated back to 1900s. Extending to a length of around 300 meters and a width of 200 meters, this heritage site portrays a vital area in the historical architecture and the urban development of the emirate. Fascinating the visitors to Dubai and artists as well, Al Bastakia offers a great deal of graceful wind-towers, gypsum embellishments and wood work and the lanes that ramble through the district.

Dubai’s Children’s City
Renowned for its educational workshops and exhibitions, Dubai’s Children’s City helps the kids to rediscover the cultural aspects of Dubai. The facilities like first aid rooms, prayer room, souvenir shop etc. are also offered by this amusement site. There are exclusive corners for disabled children and toddlers. The City Café offers some of the fast snacks and an effusive lunch consisting of the mouth-watering delicacies of Dubai.

Heritage and Diving Village
It is nothing less than a marvelous recreation of the well-created Bedouin Village. Heritage and Diving Village gives a huge platform to the weavers and potters to exhibit their products. It houses gorgeous tiny barsati homes, a kitchen outdoor where the local women serve mouthwatering Dubai delicacies and a small market where one can shop.

Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, who was Dubai’s Ruler from 1921 to 1958, is the grandfather to the present ruler. His house has been restored as a museum as well as a national monument. The carved teak doors and windows, the banisters of railings and wooden lattice greens are included in the restoration of the architectural elements.