Home to galleries filled with art, Dubai is a sprawling metropolis filled with culture and life. A world of creativity and history lies within the grasp of any curious visitor, as the city becomes a canvas full of experiences.
History of Dubai
Although now known as a paradise within the desert, Dubai once had honest roots as a fishing village circa the 1800s, dating back to the origins of the Al Maktoum dynasty, whose ancestors declared independence from Abu Dhabi and first established Dubai’s roots – which can still be perceived from a walk along the Dubai creek.
Traditional Emirati Activities
An acute example of the culture hidden within the city is the sporting action available to everyone. For example, the traditional activity of falconry originated within the Arabian subcontinent as a measure of hunting food, transitioning from life sustenance to a pastime in the modern day. Other than these, you can find camel races and sailing clubs as remnants of longtime Emirati culture. Consider this the next time you leave your Dubai residences in search of fun activities!
The Bustling Art Scene
Today, the art culture within the streets of Dubai burns strong. With many award-winning galleries with creative and vibrant pieces of art, the industry thrives as the calendar expands with more and more art-related events. To take some art into their being, visitors can make their way to Alserkal Avenue, just a short distance from many luxurious properties such as the Avani Palm View Dubai.
Bedouin Living
When it comes to culture, one cannot avoid mentioning the Bedouin tribe – a group of semi-nomadic desert people, the oldest inhabitants of the desert. Living in difficult conditions, these hardy individuals are always on the move and are expert trackers, believed to have been able to track people from animals, as well as distinguish woman, man and child from the steps they make. One can still receive an authentic Bedouin experience today, through the Al Marmoom Bedouin Experience, set in the Al Marmoom desert.