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Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort vs Bastakia Quarter

Both are rated highly by writers. On balance, Dubai Museum ranks significantly higher than Bastakia Quarter. Dubai Museum ranks #1 in Dubai with positive reviews from 7 reviewers like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.

Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort
8 / 10
Al Souq Al Kabeer, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Upon entering the museum, you step back in time to before the discovery of oil and the arrival of container ships." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"In contrast to most of Dubai's shiny new attractions, this small but informative museum near the Creek, a short walk from Bastakiya and the old Textile Souk."
Frommer's Frommer's
"For many years, the Dubai Museum was the emirate's only real effort to prove that Dubai has a culture beyond sand, sea, and shopping." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Located opposite the Grand Mosque, this low-key museum explores Dubai’s history, culture and traditions." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The museum is a fantastic display of the short history of Dubai." Full review
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Bastakia Quarter
Bastakia Quarter
9 / 10
Bastakia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Today, these mansions and the connecting thoroughfares have been renovated to house attractions, galleries, souvenir shops, and cultural organizations." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Shops, galleries, and charming restaurants pack the alleyways of the Bastakiya quarter, an area on the west side of the Creek that has been inhabited by wealthy Persian merchants."
Frommer's Frommer's
"A complete restoration of Dubai's early settlement for wealthy Persian merchants, Bastakiya is an idyllic neighborhood of meandering lanes, traditional Gulf houses, and ornate wind towers." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Traffic noise fades to a quiet hum in the labyrinthine lanes of the historic Bastakia Quarter, Dubai’s old town." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With its labyrinthine lanes lined with traditional wind-tower architecture, the old Bastakiya quarter on the waterfront east of Bur Dubai Souq is a magical place to explore." Full review
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