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The Dubai Heritage Village, Dubai

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Experience the traditional way of life in the emirate at The Dubai Heritage Village. Established in 1997, the attraction preserves a sense of the old Dubai through life-size reconstructions of stone buildings and tents laid out in a traditional village setting. A range of demonstrations and exhibits introduce you to numerous aspects of the cultural heritage of the region. Discover the ancient agricultural methods used by inhabitants of the region, traditional medical practices, and techniques used to make handicrafts, such as pots, jewelry, and whistles. Pick up some interesting souvenirs at the onsite shops selling pottery, sweets, and other traditional items. For The Dubai Heritage Village and beyond, use our Dubai itinerary builder to get the most from your Dubai vacation.
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  • By 375ilyaa On May 10, 2018
    After the Dubai museum went to the heritage village, an open-air museum. Read that is open until 22:00. Come to 20:00. But this time everything was closed. Just resembled around, watched buildings (apparently they were in Dubai before the oil era) and drove back. If there are open and inside the pulp has a see-you can attend. But the impression that not all openly. In some places, the construction is going. In General, visit this authentic village does not need us.
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  • By Luis415 On April 19, 2018
    It's a different environment, almost antagonistic, that of ultra-modern Dubai. But that shows with rigorous faithfulness the story of this brave people of simple and strong people, forged in an inhospitable environment. For those who appreciate the local flavor and want to go beyond the ostentatious wealth and modernity.
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  • By klsy48 On April 16, 2018
    Heritage village was still being worked on. Nothing in the constructed buildings. We went there on 4/10/18 and was disappointed, nothing happening. Building were sterile.  more »
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  • By Peace nester On April 22, 2018
    Historical society. Nice
  • By Mr Helper On November 27, 2017
    There are few historical places in Dubai hence, heritage house is a important place to visit to explore history. It is well maintained place. Just beside it, there is a Al Ahmadiya School. You must visit it too. It is old religious arabic school. So, both places must be visited to explore history. There is no fee for entry which is good thing otherwise, even one sip of water costs in Dubai.
  • By sabeena salim On October 30, 2017
    visited .well maintained.good for kids
  • By muhammad kamran On April 14, 2018
    Old place
  • By J B On August 12, 2017
    Very Nice Place
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