The Al Fahidi historical/heritage district — still fondly referred to by some as “Bastakiya Quarters,” its old name — presents a lovely, quiet and educational retreat from busy downtown Dubai. Spend a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Al Fahidi offers a glimpse of old Arabia that couldn't feel further from modern Dubai - Paola Leone/iStock Editorial Stepping into ...

Al Fahidi Fort, one of Dubai's earliest buildings and most significant heritage sites, is set to reopen in the first half of this year, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The update came as Sheikha ...

Along the Dubai Creek lies the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, the original heart and hub of Dubai before the modern skyscrapers began rising to the south. Originally called the Bastakiya Quarter, ...

In alignment with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to safeguard the nation’s cultural legacy, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin ...

An $80,000 rated conditions affair over 1 1/4 miles Jan. 21 at Meydan features the past two winners of the UAE Derby (G2), Godolphin's Rebel's Romance and Russian Racing Syndicate's Plus Que Parfait.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council reviewed progress on the scheme at a meeting attended by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed ...

These 20-person wooden boats have served as water taxis for centuries, offering a 5-to-8-minute ride for just a single dirham or opt for an air-conditioned ride for Dh 2. Enjoy a glimpse of Dubai's ...

Viscount Nelson turned in a career-best performance to win the $250,000 Al Fahidi Fort Sponsored by Al Tayer Motors (UAE-IIT) at Meydan Racecourse Feb. 16. The eight-furlong turf event was the ...

After a royal intervention 35 years ago, Al Fahidi is Dubai’s most unexpected quarter – rich in art galleries, museums and old-world charm Hazel Plush is an award-winning freelance travel writer and ...