Haggle in the Souks of Deira

The meandering lanes of Deira, which is located on the northern bank of Dubai Creek, reveal the melting pot of several ethnicities that have settled in Dubai. Ancient dhows are loading and unloading on the coast while being framed by contemporary office buildings, hotels, and banks. Deira is well known to tourists for its historic souks (markets), which are bustling with people throughout the day. The greatest gold market in the world, Deira Gold Souk, is well known worldwide. There are stalls filled to the brim with bags of frankincense, cumin, paprika, saffron, sumac, and thyme in the Deira Spice Souk, along with scented oud wood, rose water, and incense. The experience at the fish market is significantly less commercial.

Two of the district's exquisitely preserved architectural treasures should not be missed by cultural enthusiasts. Heritage House was constructed in 1890 for a wealthy Iranian trader, and Sheik Ahmed bin Dalmouk subsequently lived there (a famous pearl merchant in Dubai). It's a fantastic opportunity to visit the inside of a classic family house right now. The Al-Ahmadiya School, which was built in 1912 and is now a museum of public education, is the oldest school in Dubai.