Visit These Top 10 Alluring And Unexplored Places in Dubai

When we think about the city of Dubai, our minds usually divert to massive shopping malls, eye-watering skyscrapers, and picturesque resorts. Dubai is all about that posh real estate market. 

However, there is a more offbeat, unexplored side of the Emirate that many visitors and tourists do not witness. Are you ready to head out to these unexplored places to visit in the city? Let’s go!

Top 10 Unexplored Places in Dubai

This year, why not shift from the glitz and glam of the Emirate in order to connect with the locals? If you like the sound of this, explore the following 10 unexplored and stunning places in Dubai where the glamorous side subsides. 

• Design District
• Bur Dubai
• Dubai Pearl Museum
• Al Bastakiya Quarters
• Meydan Stables
• Al Nassma
• ArtBus Tour 
• Alserkal Avenue
• Dubai Coffee Museum
• Desert Gate Tour

• Design District 

The city’s Design District D3 will not be on any tourist’s radar, not unless they are willing to discover the art of the Emirate. Design District is a multipurpose space which is built to be utilized by people belonging to varying spheres of art and design. 

This is a massive space with tons of hip cafes, tasteful art galleries, and exhibitions of street art. Do not forget to visit the district to discover the art scenario in the city and take some pieces on the affordable side. Nobody knows how much your art purchase will be worth in the coming future! 

• Bur Dubai 

This is a beautiful, historical venue situated on the western front of Dubai Creek. Bur Dubai is one of the most unexplored and oldest places to go to in the city. Here, you can have a good look at the old, traditional, and ancient homes that were built at least a century ago.

Not to mention that The Dubai Museum is located in the old Al Fahidi Fort. This museum is a must visit, especially for the visitors who wish to comprehend and dive deeper into the rich history of the country. Bur Dubai is popular for its spice souks. You will find plenty of stalls selling high-end nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron, cloves, mace, dried lavender, and other spices here.

• Dubai Pearl Museum 

This venue is situated on the 15th floor of the Emirates NBD headquarters. Here, you will explore one of the most precious collections of Arabian pearls in the world. These valuable pearls are owned by Sultan Al Qwais who is the National Bank’s first chairman. 

He actually inherited these pearls from his father, who was an elite pearl merchant. The millions of pearls in Dubai Pearl Museum will present an idea of the country’s wealth due to the pearl diving history prior to when oil was found.

• Al Bastakiya Quarters 

After enjoying the charms of Dubai Pearl Museum, you can head over to Al Bastakiya Quarters, which is usually known as the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood. Visitors can walk in the narrow cobbled streets to admire the ancient homes constructed by black coral. 

Al Bastakiya Quarters presents many cafes, galleries, and shops that sell souvenirs. You can savour the local Arabian breakfast tray and initiate a conversation with any storekeeper present there. This way, you can learn a lot about the life behind the glitz and glam of the Emirate.

• Meydan Stables 

Meydan is the city’s horse racing club. It holds frequent racing events which gains lots of viewers and their interest. In fact, the horse racing season from 1st November to 12th April is anticipated by everyone each year. This horse racing season adds 9 local racing events. All the races include outstanding dining and entertainment packages. 

You can also get behind the scenes in order to greet the well-trained horses at Meydan Stables prior to the race. The horses can be viewed training on the track after breakfast and then visit the stables to see them take a dip in the separate horse pool.

• Al Nassma 

The UAE is known for producing many things from camel milk. For instance, butter, cheese, cakes and chocolate are some examples. But since not all tourists are aware of chocolate made of camel milk, you won’t find them being sold in the shopping malls. This chocolate is a gourmet offering, which is only available in dedicated places. 

The vanilla flavor resembles the real taste of the milk. Choose some chocolate pieces for your loved ones back home from any kiosk in Al Nassma that are found in Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Burj Al Arab. 

• ArtBus Tour 

Do you wish to visit the city’s offbeat art centers, art galleries, and art studios? There is no need to hire a guide or know where all the art studios are located. Simply climb on the ArtBus Tour, which is the latest shuttle bus in the city that will take you on a trip to the various art centers. 

This is the best tour for art enthusiasts who wish to dive into the art scenario in the Emirate. You can enjoy visiting alternative art spaces, art centers, art museums, and art fairs. ArtBus Tour is itself a work of art due to the different artists taking commission to display their artwork on the bus. 

• Alserkal Avenue 

In the buzzing and trendy financial district of the Emirate, Al Quoz is an artful venue. It symbolizes the city’s underground art scene exactly how it is. One can explore more than 35 art galleries in the Alserkal Avenue. 

There are tons of creative spaces that are employed by artists to work on their masterpieces. Visit The Fridge to enjoy some authentic Cuban jazz. If you are in the mood for some organic pastries and coffee, visit the Appetite Cafe, where the walls are plastered with mesmerizing art. 

• Dubai Coffee Museum 

While you are in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, do not forget to visit the Dubai Coffee Museum. This museum presents a laid-back environment and lots of seats and tables for you to sit down and sip on your coffee. 

There are sufficient coffee experts here that will explain the techniques to make their coffee. Lasty, don’t forget to take some coffee and accessories, like milk jugs and latte art pens for your loved ones back home.

• Desert Gate Tour 

Tourists in the Emirate can now enjoy an offbeat Desert Gate Tour. This will take you to different parts of the city in order to take a look at the growth of the city over the years. An adept Emirati tour guide will have you visit various places, like Dubai Creek, old souks, and the city’s first schools. 

Moreover, there is a tour of Heritage Village where you can learn about the city’s pearl diving history. Therefore, don’t be hesitant and book your visa for Dubai immediately today.