wind tower

yeah.. another wind tower from Bastakiya and small bird over there..

These wind towers were used to catch the wind and divert it into the house when there was no electricity and modern AC. the other name is "wind catcher"

street from Bastakiya

I want to share street view from Bastakiya. It is like a maze. We have two wind towers here as well.

XVA Art Hotel & Cafe

When I visit Bastakiya area, always i stopped at XVA Hotel & Cafe for refreshments and their delicious vegetarian foods.
Each time, you see different exhibition at gallery area, have different decoration at cafe area and unique small artistic items at their gift shop. I haven't checked their hotel area but for sure, that part also should be great. If I would be a tourist in Dubai, I would prefer to stay here instead of 5 stars Hotels in high rise buildings.

Monday Mural - Bastakiya

I was not able to post regularly last two weeks. at first I had visitors, then I was busy again. Finally I am back with another mural by Ruben Sanchez. It is located in Al Bastakiya.  Al Bastakiya is one of oldest area in Dubai dates back to 1890s. You can see the short history from the wikipedia page.
From the first year i arrive in dubai, I always enjoy spending time at bastakiya. Each year its getting better and better. right now there are many local shops who are selling local art pieces, paints, jewellery, some small gifts. There are also some galleries.
I saw this mural on several post at Instagram and since then I was planning to go there and spent some time. It is not so close to where i live and work. when I have visitors, it was a good reason to go there and show them around. They also enjoyed If you are planning to visit Dubai, Al Bastakiya should be in your to do list. I may post more pictures from this area later. First here we have graffiti for Monday Mural please check other murals all around the world.

Abra and the Creek

After yesterday's post close picture of Abra, I would like to show little bit larger view. Abra and the Creek. you can see old and new style apartments and mosque at the other side of Creek. (Bur Dubai) you can even see wind towers of Bastakiya.

Bastakiya

Another post from Sikka Art Fair at March 2012. Sikka 2014 will be in Bastakiya between 15-25 March 2014
Al Bastakiya located along Dubai Creek, is one of the oldest residential areas in Dubai. It is named after the Iranian town of Bastak, from many of the fist residents emigrated..
With the project in 20005 all old buildings were renewed with their original Wind Towers and narrow alleys. Today, most of buildings converted to art galleries, art centres, cafes, little shops and one boutique hotel.

faces - Monday Mural

I have just returned to Dubai, after long weekend in Turkey. It was quite challenging.
I couldn't post Monday's post on time but I am still in 17th officially so it can count :)

I took this picture in March 2012 at Bastakiya. That was second Sikka Art Fair.
March is the month of art in Dubai. There are several events all around Dubai with different name and concept. This year's event, Sikka 2014 will be in Bastakiya between 15-25 March 2014. I am planning to visit Sikka Fair this Saturday in Bastakiya after visit at Art Dubai on Friday at Souk Medinat.

Al Bastakiya, located along Dubai Creek, is one of the oldest residential areas in Dubai. It is named after the Iranian town of Bastak, from where many of the first residents emigrated. in 2005 the Dubai Municipality started a project to restore the old buildings with their typical wind towers and central courtyards, situated in narrow alleys. Most of the buildings have been converted into art galleries and art centres, cafes, little shops, boutique hotel.

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Camel burger?

 Who wants to have Camel Burger??

I took this picture at the entrance of Bastakiya in Bur Dubai. This area is the oldest residential area of Dubai. In these days, you can see so many textile, electronic shops as well as art galleries.