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A traditional heritage
village, located near the mouth of the Creek, has been created
where potters and weavers display their crafts. Here the visitor
can look back in time and experience some of Dubai’s heritage.
The Diving Village forms part of an ambitious plan to turn the
entire Shindagha area into a cultural microcosm, recreating
life in Dubai as it was in days gone by.
The best place to get a glimpse of the lifestyle and culture
of Dubai, Heritage and Diving Village is a popular attraction
for tourists on tours of Dubai.
Just stroll along the riveting Dubai Creek, up to the Shindagha
area, which is home to the Heritage and Diving Village Dubai.
A must-see site during sightseeing in Dubai, the Heritage Village
has been created to promote the traditional arts and crafts
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A splendid recreation of the famed Bedouin Village, this site
gives potters and weavers a big platform to showcase their products.
All sorts of ancient armory, utensils, traditional dresses,
etc have been put up on storybook displays at the Heritage and
Diving Village.
Heritage and Diving Village Dubai houses beautiful little bar
sati homes, an outdoor kitchen where local women serve the lip
smacking food of Dubai, and a small souk where you can shop
for exciting souvenirs.
The Diving Village Dubai focuses on the maritime culture prevalent
in the UAE. It houses fascinating displays on pearl diving,
and models of dhows and pearling boats.
Peal diving has been one of the oldest professions in the region.
Known for more than 7,000 years, this expedition involved most
of the locals during that time. A pearling boat carried about
50 people for every expedition. Practiced during the period
of April to September, when the waters of the Arabian Gulf were
safe and warm, it was a dangerous task. At the Heritage and
Diving Village Dubai, tourists get a good insight into this
adventure, which is slowly becoming extinct.
Heritage and Diving Village Dubai is crammed with tourists and
locals on the weekends. Families love coming here in the evenings,
especially for shopping and dining. |
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