[2024 Dubai Stay] Travel Guide for Xva Art Hotel (Updated Dec)
Al Fahidi - where it all began 🇦🇪
It is a restored historical neighborhood also called Al Bastakija which was built in the 18th century. Stroll through the narrow streets in this pedestrian area and discover the hidden gems and take instagrammable photos! Sit down and relax in one of the restaurants or cafes!
Getting There -
By boats called Abras to Al Fahidi Pier (photo 1)
Metro station Sharaf DH, green line
Attractions -
1. Dubai museum
2. Al Farooq Mosque (photo 2)
3. Coin Museum
4. Coffee Museum
5. Textile market (photo 10)
6. Sheik Mohammed Centre for cultural understanding
7. Wall of old Dubai
Hotels -
1. XVA Art Hotel
2. Arabian Courtyard
Food & Restaurants -
1. XVA Cafe (photo 5-8)
2. Arabian Tea House (photo 4)
3. The Local House (Photo 3&9)
Shopping -
Textiles and handicrafts
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Little Prince 小王子
Al-Fahidi Historical Neighborhood combines a variety of Arabic street arts. A wide range of interesting murals, along with the small museum hidden in an alleyway, will allow you to appreciate the multifaceted culture of Dubai. Al-Fahidi Historical Neighborhood is one of Dubai's oldest areas. The old buildings are built in an early 20th century style.