The day started with a visit to the Dubai Museum. They have the most fantastic information and exhibits here, and it costs 6DH to enter ($1.75).
The courtyard is full of interesting replicas. Canons.
Pearl Fishing Boats
An "old time" hut used by the tribal people. It actually had 3 rooms.
The turret contains the walkway to the amazing exhibits that show everyday Arabic life. And yes it was air conditioned in here.
Then off to look at the Blacksmith Shop.
At this point it dawned on me that these figurines were very, very realistic. A replica food store
Andy was not overly impressed with the basic kitchen, as you will see in the second picture.
I know, grow up! I can't resist purple men.
Just had to sit with these guys, I really did think they were real people when I first saw them.
Don't you think he blends in?
Andy loved these models, and was actually looking at one closely when she moved. Don't know who got the bigger fright. Not this one though!
This is unreal the way they have made the pearl diver actually look like he is under water.
This depiction of a woman making lace from cotton bobbins.
This pottery display actually had an interactive video running in the background showing how they made the traditional pottery.
Kerrie hiding behind a well.
Great examples of Arabic people enjoying everyday life.
You could be forgiven for thinking this little guy was real.
We then headed down towards the river and came across a small Souk. A lot of deliveries are also made here by hand cart.
I was taken with the name of the Roopkala Textorium.
This whole street had fabrics.
A small version of Istanbul's Bazaars. The shop keepers here are pushier though, and not as cute as the Turkish ones. Ooops, did I say that?
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