Comments on: Old Dubai: a quick visit

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Wed, 11 May 2016 04:32:13 +0000

In reply to Denis Gagnon. It's the kind of thing I like posting about best!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Wed, 11 May 2016 04:31:12 +0000

In reply to Michele {Malaysian Meanders}. I think most of the wind towers have been closed off inside to allow the space to be air conditioned, but before air conditioning was invented I'm sure it was better than nothing. The bread was tasty: it had sesame seeds and a bit of mild cheese on top.

By: Michele {Malaysian Meanders}

Michele {Malaysian Meanders} — Tue, 10 May 2016 22:50:26 +0000

I had just assumed that anything old had been bulldozed to make way for the modern skyscrapers. I’m glad that they are preserving some of their heritage. I wonder how those wind towers would measure up to today’s air-conditioning. I guess it was better than nothing. How was the bread?

By: Denis Gagnon

Denis Gagnon — Tue, 10 May 2016 21:15:05 +0000

Thanks for an informative post about old Dubai, which is not what usually gets covered by travel bloggers. Thanks for the posting!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Tue, 10 May 2016 04:28:39 +0000

In reply to Carole Terwilliger Meyers. No, I didn't, but thanks for sharing the video!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Tue, 10 May 2016 04:26:37 +0000

In reply to Jo. Go to Old Dubai! And, for the other end of the spectrum, you could go up in Burj Khalifa.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Tue, 10 May 2016 04:24:52 +0000

In reply to Karen Warren. Yes, a souk is always interesting!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Tue, 10 May 2016 04:24:13 +0000

In reply to Marcia. And yet it's only a very small part of the city, and very few, if any, people live there.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Tue, 10 May 2016 01:57:24 +0000

Thanks for introducing me to Old Dubai. This looks more like the “Real Dubai!”

By: Carole Terwilliger Meyers

Carole Terwilliger Meyers — Tue, 10 May 2016 00:25:45 +0000

I’ve visited Old Dubai and especially enjoyed the art galleries. Did you happen to see this guy when you were there?, https://youtu.be/ewWQ3hRiqMQ