In Al Fahidi Historical District, time slows down. The sound of the bustling souk drifts across the creek, mixing with the scent of saffron and oud. You wander past sand-colored wind towers and into hidden courtyards, feeling like you’ve stepped into a living museum. Crossing to Deira on a traditional abra, you’re surrounded by traders calling out their wares — gold bangles, silver teapots, aromatic spices. This is Dubai as it once was: humble, welcoming, and rich with stories waiting to be told.