Things to Do in Al Fahidi, Dubai

Dubai's restored creekside historic district, a maze of gypsum lanes and wind-tower courtyard houses behind Bur Dubai. Al Fahidi Fort and the textile souk frame museums, galleries, and the Sheikh Mohammed Centre, while abra boats across the Creek connect this carefully preserved quarter to the trading city that created modern Dubai.

Al Fahidi Historical NeighbourhoodMuseum
Al Khayma Heritage RestaurantCoffee Shop
OK11 Sports LoungeSports Bar

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Top things to do in Al Fahidi

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
★ 4.6 · 16.9k
Museum★
Area of traditional-style buildings in typical materials housing arts & cultural exhibits & museums.
Every day
7 AM – 8 PM
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Grand Souk - Bur Dubai
★ 4.4 · 13.8k
Bazaar· $$
Bustling waterfront bazaar with vendors selling textiles, attire, lighting, purses, snacks & more.
Every day
10 AM – 10:30 PM
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Bur Dubai Meena Bazar
★ 4.5 · 698
Market
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Meena Bazar Burdubai
★ 4.4 · 4.8k
Bazaar
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Tulip School Supplies LLC ( Dubai Retail Outlet)
★ 4.4 · 130
Bookstore
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Meena bazar
Market
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Where to eat & drink in Al Fahidi

Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
★ 4.9 · 17.7k
Coffee Shop· AED 50–150
Part-restaurant, part-museum; dine under a tree in an air-conditioned covered courtyard served by welcoming staff dressed in traditional robes. Bread is freshly cooked within view and live music adds to the ambience. Rustic Emirati dishes…
Every day
8 AM – 11 PM
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OK11 Sports Lounge
★ 4.9 · 1.6k
Sports Bar
Every day
12 PM – 3 AM
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The Bodhi Lounge
★ 4.9 · 413
Lounge
Every day
12 PM – 3 AM
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Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe - Al Fahidi, Dubai
★ 4.8 · 19.7k
Middle Eastern· AED 50–100
A traditional restaurant and cafe in Al Fahidi known for its authentic Arabian and Mediterranean food, including lamb machboos, harees, mixed BBQ, and Egyptian breakfast, served in a charming courtyard setting.
Every day
7 AM – 11 PM
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Veganesha
★ 4.8 · 3.0k
Vegetarian· AED 1–50
Every day
10 AM – 12 AM
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Al Nawaz Restaurant
★ 4.9 · 242
Restaurant· AED 1–50
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Manakamana Restaurant- Bur Dubai
★ 4.7 · 578
Restaurant· AED 1–50
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Al Safrah Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 1.4k
Restaurant· AED 1–50
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