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Exploring the Deira Gold Souk in Old Dubai

February 22, 2023July 7, 2015 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

We explored the Gold Souk on a Friday. It was one of those days where we were figuring out what to do without spending too much money. Visiting the souks in Deira seemed to be a good option as we have never been there. Bad timing it was because on Fridays, the shops open at … Read more

XVA Gallery Art Hotel & Cafe in Bastakiya, Old Dubai

August 29, 2017November 23, 2014 by Ed | DubaiTravelBlog

XVA is a combination of an art hotel, art gallery and vegetarian restaurant. This is located in Al Bastakiya which is part of the Al Fahidi community – one of the oldest neighborhoods one in Dubai. We were passing through the alleys in Al Bastakiya when we saw a door that was slightly open. Curious, we … Read more