Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

Top 1% of attractions in Dubai
7/10

3 expert reviews

“Characterized by its many traditional Arabian malqaf—or windcatcher—buildings, an architectural style that both generates natural indoor ventilation and is beautiful. ”

– Condé Nast Traveler

Fodor's Fodor's
"The only surviving historic district in Dubai almost fell victim to the demolition squads in the 1980s, but is now is the only place where visitors can get a real feel of what the emirate was like before developers moved in." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Formerly known as Bastakiya, the Al-Fahidi Historical Neighborhood was preserved in the mid-2000s amid the city's rush to modernize." Full review



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