I really liked this area. We went, had lunch outside next to the creek in one of the restaurants. Do not forget your camera, love the pictures I got here. Most of the museums are free, others you pay a very low fee. Museums have pictures, videos, artifacts about currencies, type of buildings, Sheiks, neighbourhoods, legal docs etc. You can... More

We visited the Bastakia while searching for the soukh in this neighborhood. I was happy that I only put money in the parking meter for 1 hour. The place was completely empty (3 PM) and only some shops were opened. Nice to see, but it doesn't seem old or restored. The small coffee and tea square was nice for a... More

We took a tour of the area with a guide from the local cultural centre. The tour cost 35AED, but did not cover much & did not last an hour. We experienced breakfast at the cultural centre, which was great & worth the time & money. I would recommend the breakfast experience, but not the tour of the area. We... More

Bastakia is one of my favourite places in Dubai, away from the glitz and glamour associated with 5* hotels and skyscrapers. You get a nice taste of the old Dubai (with views of the creek) and can go spend some time at the fabulous XVA gallery. Its also very close to the Dubai Museum so if you're up for a... More

This is a great area to explore, full of history and cultural significance. When you want to take a break from the high rise living that is Dubai, this is a great place to disconnect.

We weren't 100% sure about going here because it appeared a little small, and quite out of the way from the other things we had planned for the day, but I am really glad we made the effort to head over to Bur Dubai for a lovely wander around this old quarter of Dubai. Although the buildings have been restored,... More

Bastakya is the only old real quarter in Dubai. Some of the buildings are rebuilt but the atmosphere is really nice. And it is the only quarter with the famous "Wind Towers" (a sort of old air conditioning system) in this part of the Persic Gulf. In there you have also the Dubai museum.

Great, conveniently compact area to get around, get away from all the high rise and shops, and chill out at one of the restaurants along the bank of the Dubai Creek. Interesting cultural displays. Easy walk from the gold souk to this area.

I recommend taking a stroll at twilight, to see the sun setting. Melodious call for prayer and Arabic architecture will remind you of Aladdin's Agrabah. A nice change from ultra modern Dubai structures! Bastakia is close to textile souk, and its is a place where you can get a cheaper bite, but prepare to pay in cash and haggle!