Updated: October 14, 2024

Al Fahidi is known for its Historical Neighborhood, with traditional buildings like 18th-century Al Fahidi Fort, now home to Dubai Museum’s pearl-diving exhibits. Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House is a former royal residence now displaying old photos and documents, while the Heritage and Diving Villages have replica mud huts with potters and jewelers at work. The Textile Souk offers colorful pashminas and handicrafts.