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The Dubai Heritage Village

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
As featured in Dubai for young kids
Ranked #55 of 83 attractions in Dubai
3.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Museums, Historic Sites
Fee: No
Owner description: Located in the Shindagha near the creek’s mouth, the Dubai Heritage Village (Hatta Village) provides a glimpse into Dubai’s traditional culture and... more » Owner description: Located in the Shindagha near the creek’s mouth, the Dubai Heritage Village (Hatta Village) provides a glimpse into Dubai’s traditional culture and lifestyle, including Emirate’s maritime history, pearl diving traditions and architecture. Displays include a tented Bedouin village, ancient armory, wooden chests and cooking utensils. « less
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

It is worth a look if you are walking along the Dubai Creek near Shindaga. It is more lively during the Dubai Shopping Festival when there are groups performing traditional songs and dance.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

One of the few places where you can see the culture and history of the country. Simple but interesting architecture

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Dubai
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We enjoyed very much walking around, interesting and pleasant atmosphere.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Giving you a great experience and it is related to our culture a little bit.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

The Dubai Hatta/Heritage Village is one place that you must visit if you would like to get a taste of life back when Dubai was not so modernised. It has a number of attractions at this location and may take more than a couple of hours to explore it. Good place to take the family especially during the cooler periods... More

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Manila, Philippines
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Nothing much to do, except they have very cheap price sovinier items as compared to other places.

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Manchester, England
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Ok, this place is dubai's way of preserving its past as they build build build. Its ok i guess There is a village which is maintained well Tourists can walk through the village and can see how bedouins of dubai used to live before they found oil! It is a typical touristy place things to try, buy taste and see... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

I like the services around the Village and the design

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Include it in you itinerary; good experience to spend an evening time along the creek side.

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Stavanger, Norway
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73 reviews 73 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Go early, that's my advice. It will take you all day to root through the many delights.

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