{"id":6459,"date":"2021-02-17T15:14:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T14:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/?p=6459"},"modified":"2024-06-26T10:58:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T08:58:36","slug":"a-day-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/en\/a-day-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"A day in authentic Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Things to do in Dubai in a day: our selection of hidden gems<\/h2>\n

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8 am<\/span>Stop by the fish market in the UAE\u2019s largest city<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is when Dubai\u2019s trawlers return from the ocean, making it the ideal time to head out to the\u00a0<\/span>Deira fish market<\/b>. Here, the city\u2019s chefs come to source their produce, constituting a colourful crowd that throng dozens of stalls heaped with fresh fish. From tuna to grouper, sea bream to cobia, it\u2019s one big spectacle imbued with the scent of the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n

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10 am<\/span>Gold and spices in the souks of Dubai<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Deira district is also home to the legendary\u00a0<\/span>Gold Souk<\/b>, an institution in Dubai that dates back several decades. Here, you can marvel at the succession of jewellery stores, each more dazzling than the last, where spectacular adornments literally hang from the ceilings. If your eyes start to tire from all that brilliance, head for the nearby\u00a0<\/span>Spice Souk<\/b>\u00a0to admire pyramids of turmeric, saffron and dates. Intoxicating!<\/span><\/p>\n

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12 noon<\/span>Lose yourself in the tiny streets of the historic district<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cross the Creek by boat, then head to\u00a0<\/span>Al Bastakiya<\/b>, a district built in the late 19th century that constitutes the historic heart of Dubai. Enjoy strolling along the narrow streets, taking in the high fa\u00e7ades of the sand-coloured houses. The district also has a number of friendly restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3 pm<\/span>A little bit of history<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

No day in Dubai\u00a0<\/span><\/b>would be complete without a visit to the\u00a0<\/span>Dubai Museum<\/b>, an institution dedicated to the history of the city that is housed in Al Fahidi Fort, an 18th-century military building. Here, you will get a glimpse of the city-state\u2019s past and its relationship with its neighbours, as well as an appreciation of the huge gulf that now separates the modest fishing village of the 20th century and the megalopolis that we know today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 pm<\/span>Stroll along the water<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to head back up the river to explore\u00a0<\/span>Al Seef<\/b>, a lovely district that combines the old and the new to beautiful effect. Its vast waterfront promenade lined with parks and caf\u00e9s is particularly popular, and perfect for stopping to savour a traditional green tea.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The world\u2019s tallest tower. A ski slope in the desert. A host of artificial islands. In Dubai, flamboyancy is the norm. But the emirate is also home to a number of small, more intimate districts that will delight those on a quest for authenticity.\u00a0<\/span>Make the most of your day in Dubai\u00a0<\/span><\/b>and explore the unspoilt areas of a city-state that, despite everything, still respects its past.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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If you (still) wish to sample the opulence of Dubai, don\u2019t forget to\u2026<\/h2>\n

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  • go to the top of the Burj Al Arab hotel, the world\u2019s highest tower<\/li>\n
  • visit the snowy ski slope at Ski Dubai<\/li>\n
  • take a trip to the marina to admire the yachts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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