Dubai Old Town and Arts Culture
Stay in the old riverside district of Dubai. Explore the wind-tower quarter, the markets, the Etihad Museum, the Sharjah Museum and Alserkal Avenue.
For visitors who want to see another side of Dubai beyond its skyscrapers. Staying in Bur Dubai and Deira, you can link the Al Fahidi wind-tower old street, the spice and gold souks, and Al Seef by walking and abra boats. Day two covers the history of the UAE and mosque architecture. Day three visits the heritage area of Sharjah and the Museum of Islamic Civilization. The final day is spent at the contemporary galleries along Alserkal Avenue. Suited to repeat visitors and museum lovers.
The Dubai Art Fair in March is when gallery activity peaks.
Day by day
Day 1 · Wind Tower Old Street and Riverfront
Dubai（Al Fahidi Historical District、Al Seef）
From the airport, take the Green Line metro or a taxi about 15 minutes to the old town. Walk the old street in the afternoon, then head to Al Seef in the evening.
Stay: Bur Dubai & Deira
Day 2 · Abra Market and UAE History
Dubai（Dubai Creek Abra Ride、Deira Gold Souk、Etihad Museum、Jumeirah Mosque）
In the morning, take an abra across the river to the Deira Souk. In the afternoon, take a taxi about 15 minutes to the Etihad Museum, then continue to Jumeirah Mosque.
Jumeirah Mosque offers guided tours for visitors but does not open on Friday mornings.
Stay: Bur Dubai & Deira
Day 3 · Sharjah Heritage Area Day Trip
Dubai（Heart of Sharjah & Museum of Islamic Civilization）
A taxi takes about 30–45 minutes to the Sharjah Heritage Area. Walk around the museums and the old market, then return in the evening, avoiding the rush hour.
Sharjah bans alcohol and has stricter dress requirements. Many museums close on Mondays.
Stay: Bur Dubai & Deira
Day 4 · Dubai Frame and Contemporary Art District
Dubai（Dubai Frame、Alserkal Avenue）
In the morning, take a taxi to Dubai Frame, then about 20 minutes to Alserkal Avenue. In the afternoon, take a taxi about 25 minutes to the airport.
Most Alserkal Avenue galleries close on Mondays, so plan around opening days.