One of the best parts of Dubai to visit after you settle into your Dubai hotel is the Bastakiya Quarters. Massive wind towers rise above the surrounding city and offer a unique glimpse of old Dubai, and as anyone who has ever been to Dubai can tell you this is definitely one of the premier attractions in the city. Brochures are readily available at all of the Dubai hotels in the city, and English-speaking tours can be scheduled whenever you have time to make the trip. Located just east of the Al Fahidi Fort, this is the largest concentration of traditional old-style courtyard houses complete with wind towers, which is something you will never see anywhere else in the world. It is definitely worth leaving your Dubai hotel to see.
The wind towers are actually visible from any of the Dubai hotels in the region, offering a skyline that is markedly different from the high-rises and modern buildings in the new section. The old city was actually quite famous for the towers lining the streets, which were actually one of the only ways of cooling houses prior to the advent of air conditioning and electricity. While these days all of the Dubai hotels boast modern air-conditioning, this would have been the only way that your room would have been cooled down in the summer months. Regardless of which Dubai hotel you choose to stay in, visiting the Bastakiya Quarters should definitely be on your agenda, as it gives a unique glimpse back in time that every traveller should explore.
Lek Boonlert is an editor and content reviewer at DirectRooms and is responsible for all Dubai Hotels
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