Harper's Bazaar India

CULTURAL Indulgence

The old-world charm of AL SEEF in Dubai will TR ANSPORT you to a distant ER A as you soak in the rich CULTURE of the UAE.

t a time long ago, traders from across the deserts and seas of the Gulf, and lands far, far away, would arrive on dhows (traditional sailing vessels) to the Creek of Dubai, bearing delicacies, spices, artefacts, and tales of adventure. And to rest their weary bodies, the village of the (bazaar), fishermen and pearl divers began selling their ware, and grain merchants and spice traders added to the vibrant space… This became the destination that promised an exciting, bright future.

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