Indeed Dubai as a city that perfectly combines traditions and different styles impresses millions of tourists yearly. Stylish for its tall rising buildings and exquisite innovative structures, the city also has a great stock of history and tradition, represented by a large number of museums, historic districts, and archaeological landmarks. For the third time in a row in the prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024, the city has become the world champion among the best travel destinations.
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, abbreviated as the Dubai Culture, is one of the leading authorities helping to develop the cultural tourism segment in Dubai. This organisation continues to have an important function in presenting Dubai’s traditions and art culture, important locations include Al Shindagha Museum, the largest open air museum in the UAE, and the Etihad Museum that focuses on narration of the formation of the UAE.
Yet another cultural destination of interest is Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood that gives the guests an idea of how Dubaian people lived in the 19th and the 1st three quarters of the 20th Century up to the 1970s. On the other hand, Hatta presents natural and scenic views together with its Heritage Village that has been recognized in Condé Nast Traveler as being one of the world’s beautiful small cities.
It is also an archaeologically important city; for instance it boasts of Saruq al-Hadid that is considered a repository of many relics originating from the south east Asia and the Jumeirah Archaeological site that is currently believed to date back to Islamic period.
Muna Faisal Al Gurg of Culture Business & Luxuries Sector of Dubai Culture laments, ‘Cultural marketing programs have increased cultural tourism by 10 percent year on year and have increased the GPD.’ In a number of different ways, artistic and cultural experiences are available highlighting that Dubai is an active city for both, a visitor and a resident.
