"杜拜堅守過往"

該國具有前瞻性思維的領袖瞭解歷史和文化遺產的重要性。

杜拜向來是以其高聳的摩天大樓、豪華飯店和巨大的購物中心而聞名。在過去幾年，這個穆斯林統治的區域經過重建幾乎已經完全改變，但是仍然還有一些遺產和文化的遺跡，該國的領袖現在正竭盡全力要保存它們。

巴斯塔基亞區是該市柏迪拜區的一個社區，自從1988年就頒布為遺產地位，如今是體驗古老杜拜的最佳去處之一。雖然只剩下一些人還住在這個區域，這個社區還保有很多露天市集或市場，確保這個地方依然生生不息。露天市集的攤販賣他們手工作的地毯、衣服和大量的阿拉伯商品，這些都可以作為最佳的紀念品。

要品嘗當地食物就要到穆罕默德酋長文化了解中心，這是少數僅存的地方你還可以吃到道地酋長菜餚。每週一和週三早晨在當地文化舉辦討論會以前，這裡供應美味的早午餐。鄰近的水上計程車站是一個觀看船隻來往水道的絕妙場所，這樣的交通方式已經歷時好幾個世紀之久。

(Travel) Dubai Hangs On to Its Past

The states forward-thinking leaders are realizing the importance of history and heritage.

Dubai is known for its towering skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, and gargantuan shopping malls. Over the last few years, the emirate has almost entirely transformed and rebuilt itself, but there are still a few remaining traces of heritage and culture, and the states leaders are now doing everything they can to preserve them.

Bastakiya, a neighborhood in the Bur Dubai region of the city, was given heritage status in 1988 and is now one of the best places to experience old-world Dubai. Although only a handful of people still reside in the area, there are plenty of souks, or markets, in the neighborhood, which ensures that it is always lively. Vendors in the souks sell handmade rugs, clothes, and a host of other Arabian goods that would make for perfect souvenirs.

To try the local food, head to The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. Its one of the few remaining places where you can still eat authentic Emirati dishes. A delicious brunch is served there every Monday and Wednesday morning before discussions are held on local culture. The nearby water taxi stops are a fantastic place to watch boats go back and forth across the waterway, just as they have done here for centuries.

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