{"id":2517,"date":"2016-12-20T00:39:12","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T00:39:12","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2016-12-20T00:39:12","modified_gmt":"2016-12-20T00:39:12","slug":"15-pictures-that-prove-the-cultural-side-of-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/feature\/15-pictures-that-prove-the-cultural-side-of-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Pictures That Prove Dubai DOES Have A Cultural Side"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you think the city is all about posh hotels, boozy brunches and steel structures, we\u2019d like to point out\u2026you\u2019re wrong! There\u2019s a side to Dubai that reflects its culture and customs and here are some pictures that beautifully capture the Emirati\u00a0way of life.<\/p>\n

1. Abra rides across the Creek<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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2. The main mode of transportation back then…<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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3. The national bird in all its glory<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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4. Emirati breakfast at Mama Tani<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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5. Wind towers were used to create natural ventilation<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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6. Colours, textures and aromas at the Spice Souk<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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7. Picture perfect – Heritage Village<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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8. A camel race\u00a0<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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9. Traditional fabrics for sale at\u00a0Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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10. History lesson – Dubai Museum<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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11.\u00a0Getting ready for Iftar…<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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12.\u00a0The narrow streets of Bastakiya (now known as Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood)<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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13. A tent at the desert safari<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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14. Wildlife – oryx in the desert<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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15. Desert sand used creatively<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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16. Architecture in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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17. Emirati elements – a palm tree\u00a0and a dallah (Arabic coffee pot)<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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18. What Emirati women wear…<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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19. The courtyards…<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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20.\u00a0Majlis-style seating to host gatherings<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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21.\u00a0Arabic\u00a0tents look like this…<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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22.\u00a0A whole new world…Al Quoz and its art culture<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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23. Hospitality in the desert<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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24. The Arab equivalent of a tattoo – henna<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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25.\u00a0Bonding over a meal in the desert<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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