For those who wish to delve in to the past of Dubai, the best place to visit is the Heritage and Diving Village. It is also the ideal place to explore the city’s unique culture, lifestyle and long lived traditions. The village is situated at the entrance of Dubai Creek in the Shindagha Area.
Heritage and Diving Village of Dubai has today become a popular tourist attraction since it is an area that promotes local art and crafts.
A unique feature at the Heritage Village is its Barsati homes. Guests can visit the outdoor kitchens attached to these Barsati homes where women serve mouth-watering traditional local cuisine. The Heritage Village also has a souk where visitors can purchase a memorable souvenir to take home with them. The village offers the visitor the chance to discover a side of Dubai that cannot be seen in its modern day city. It is also the best place to see potters and weavers at work churning out their best masterpiece.
The main focus of the Diving Village is the maritime culture in Dubai. It is a place where travellers will be able to discover important facts on fishing traditions, pearl diving and pearling boats.
Special demonstrations on Pearl diving which is one of the oldest professions practiced in the region can be enjoyed here. Pearl diving is considered a dangerous profession even at times when the sea is calm and safe. At one point almost each villager’s livelihood depended on Pearl diving, however today the entire profession has been destroyed and it is carried out only for demonstration purposes for the tourists.
The best way to make the visit to Dubai more culture and heritage oriented is to visit the Heritage and Diving Village. Tourists can easily explore this fascinating village by staying at the nearby
Copthorne Hotel Dubai which is a
Luxury Hotel in Dubai. It is a contemporary accommodation that houses 163 comfortable and lavish rooms and suites.
