Bastakia

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It can not be said that Dubai, famous for its fabulous wealth, beating from the earth like in an eastern fairy tale, is a city full of ancient historical sights. No, this place does not take this. Not an exception, and the area called Bastakia, which is still one of the main historical attractions of the city.

Dubai, by the way, one of the hottest cities in the world, the maximum temperature here can reach an unbearable for many mark at +59 ° C. Especially tight here are people who grew up in the northern regions. However, such trifles do not stop the travelers, who with interest and pleasure in crowds of people go to these hot places. This is where you need to be on your guard: plan a visit to Bastakia, either early in the morning, or on a twilight evening. In terms of landscapes you will not lose anything, but you can save yourself from sunstroke.

The region dates back to the end of the 19th century. Lived in Bastakia mostly people, the fishing of which, despite the labor intensity, is very romantic - pearl fishermen. If you believe in urban legends, the name of the district comes from the name of the Persian city of Bastak, from where, in fact, there was a large part of the inhabitants of the Dubai district. It is said that many of them were Arabs who moved to Persia and then returned to their native lands.

But anyway, the quarter grew, expanded and flourished, so that by the time of its dawn there was more fifty houses of very well-off citizens. However, in the second half of the 20th century, the rich inhabitants of the quarter began to leave their homes, and immigrants settled in their place. Some of the historical buildings were demolished, and some were saved with the participation of the British prince Charles, who came to visit the UAE and persuaded the ruler to preserve the historical development.

Bastakia was inhabited primarily by people whose fishing, despite their labor, is very romantic - pearl fishermen .

The visiting card of local houses is the so-called "wind towers", which serve to cool houses on hot days. In a word - a kind of analog air conditioning. It was believed that the more these elegant towers rise above the house, the more wealthy the family is. Of course, everyone wanted to outdo this neighbor's fight.

The Dubai government bought out old houses from the owners and now it is planned to equip a kind of "Old Town" here. The main attractions of this area are Fort Al-Fahidi, built in the late 18th century; The first office building in Dubai called Beit Al-Wahil; Majilis Gallery, as well as the Art Gallery XVA

Walking through Bastakia

Address: Bastakia, Dubai

The carved parapet, Bastakia

Bastakia

Bastakia at night

Graffiti, Bastakia

Arabian gold, Bastakia

Bizarre patterns, Bastakia

House in Bastakiya

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Evaluation 10

Wind Turrets and Narrow Arab streets July 11, 2014

Rucana

@ was here in December 2012

Bastakiya - the oldest area of Dubai, which is located on the shore of the Creek bay. The area is known for its wind towers and traditional Arab houses of old construction. For our perception, very unusual structures. Solid clay walls, narrow streets and not a single tree. Such houses were built here at the beginning of the 20th century and merchants from Iran lived there. Also, the Iranians brought here wind towers - they are original old air conditioners, cold air flows through the pipes ... Read full review