#HappenedTodayToday we took a walking tour of Old Dubai, led..
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Today we took a walking tour of Old Dubai, led by a friendly and knowledgeable guide, Khan. He showed us several old-style traditional houses and explained fascinating things about the history, culture, and everyday life of the people from the United Arab Emirates. As usually I had a lot of questions, and he was happy to answer.
Khan treated us to traditional coffee with saffron and cardamom, paired with dates and some little doughnuts "luqaimat" . We also tried some street food: samboosa.
We then wandered through the souks, starting with the textile souk. It was interesting to hear about the different regions these fabrics come from. At a spice shop, we had tea made with camel milk and saffron. After that, we explored the gold souk, and oh my, the windows were absolutely stunning. The craftsmanship of the jewelry is incredible.
We ended the day with a traditional dinner at Al Kaima Heritage Restaurant. It was in a private room, which felt so special, and the food..., I think it might have been the best Arabian dish I’ve ever had. The service was incredible, and everything was so beautifully presented.
Dubai, you made me love you.
