Bastakiya, close to the Dubai Museum, is cool in more ways than one. The sand and stone, thick walled buildings of this quarter of old Dubai have been beautifully restored. The narrow alleyways provide shade and tranquility just steps away from the busy streets of Bur Dubai.
The wind towers have four open faces to funnel cool air down into the rooms of each building
The name Bastakiya derives from Bastak, in Iran. Bastakiya was founded by traders from Bastak who settled in Dubai about 100 years ago.
Bastakiya is a great place to spend a tranquil hour or two. some of the buildings have been turned into cafes cum art galleries and one is a small hotel.
The wind towers have four open faces to funnel cool air down into the rooms of each buildingThe name Bastakiya derives from Bastak, in Iran. Bastakiya was founded by traders from Bastak who settled in Dubai about 100 years ago.
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