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18/09/2026 – 8:26 GMT+2

Think of Dubai and many people will imagine a metropolis of gleaming skyscrapers, mega shopping malls, palm-shaped islands and some of the world’s top luxury hotel and hospitality brands.

But away from all the glitz and glamour, which often dominate the headlines, there’s another side to the city that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: Old Dubai, and in particular the historic Al Fahidi area.

Located on the southern side of the Creek, in this neighbourhood you’ll find traditional houses, cultural attractions, as well as Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai’s oldest standing building at more than 230 years old.

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