With two days in Dubai, we decided to explore Old Dubai on our first day and New Dubai on our second day.  Here are photos from our first day’s tour with the incomparable guide, Clyde.  He was quite diligent and careful while walking us around Dubai and keeping close tabs on us.  Such a sweetie!

While walking around, we met a man with two falcons – one on his arm and this one on a perch

A metal wall sculpture depicts a dagger – each emirate has its own shaped dagger

The old buildings have air pipes built in for cooling and are made of natural materials.  Only a few of the old buildings remain, and several of those have been revitalized and turned into museums and restaurants.

An alleyway

A minaret in the old part of the city

The souk

Built in 1787, this fort in Bur Dubai was once the monarch’s base, a fortified residence, a weapons arsenal and a prison, before being renovated during the reign of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

“Dubai Creek has been described as a natural saltwater creek, tidal inlet, and watercourse or waterway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It extends about 9 miles inwards and forms a natural port that has traditionally been used for trade and transport.” (Source:  Wikipedia)

One of many community mosques, which the UAE builds and supports in communities throughout its seven emirates.