TimTravels - Souks in Old Dubai Part 1

in photography •  7 years ago 

Hello and welcome to a new episode of TimTravels my dear Steemian friends!


In case you followed my recent posts you might know that I left my hometown to start a two month long journey through Asia. My first stop was Dubai, the biggest city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in which approximately 85% of UAEs citizen live.

When you think of Dubai what comes to your mind first? Huge skyscrapers, luxury and sports cars? But that's just only one side of the coin. In fact you can divide Dubai into the old and new Dubai, divided by the river Creek. Today I was in Old Dubai and was able to capture some amazing shots I will share with you now. However, at the end of this post I will add a little teaser: new Dubai at night.


This is where my journey began today, at the river called Creek. It divides Dubai into two and has a length of round about 11 km. I was about to cross the river to get to old Dubai.



















As promised here comes the teaser! I woke up at 4:30 am to catch the sunrise, however on this day I was unlucky due to a sandstorm. We didn't see the sun at all, however I was able to catch some great night shots. You will see more in tomorrows post!

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Tim!

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These pictures are incredible, as I've come to expect from your posts!

nice!

Sometimes, being too nice is dangerous. :p

nice

Great pics - I'd love to visit the UAE someday

Cool photography

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and oncebur mood gets changed... no matter how hard anyone tries it wont get normal... happens to me quite often..

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Travelled back in time to the heart of old Dubai, wandering through one of the bustling souks was an essential experience. #Dubai

Ha! Amazing shot, in my next post you will see shots from this street

ok I am waitiing bro 😃

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Wow 😃😃😃

Nice shot

  ·  7 years ago Reveal Comment

You have great photos, I want to recommend a tour "Modern Dubai" and a trip to Abu Dhabi. The first is good visiting the highest tower of the world and dancing fountains, and the second is a trip to the most beautiful mosque. You can also go to the so-called Indian Ocean. The so-called, because to be honest this is the Gulf of Oman, not the Indian Ocean. But it is necessary for guides to somehow attract tourists. The trip is comfortable, with a stop in the fruit market, where we bought an amazing mango (which is much cheaper than in grocery stores). The bus drove us to the hotel, where we were fed, towels were given, and we quietly enjoyed bathing and lying on the sun loungers. Thanks for the great post.

I have future plans of visiting dubai in near future

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Actually when i first read the description that this is the one side of the coin I thought that as i will scroll down i will see poverty and people drinking water from the mud.And i was relieved that it wasn’t the case. Yeah old Dubai might not be as glamorous as the new Dubai but from your pics I find it extremely beautiful. People who live by trade and make amazing carpets or stylish glass artwork or(is that gold??)even merchants who simply trade food. I actually founf it inspiring.
Yeah they live a simple life. But even their houses are kind of cute.
And of course...your teaser...oh brother...this is an amazing capture tbh.Breathtaking view
Glad you’re ok and i hope you enjoy your trip to the maximum level
PS. We ve missed your contests
☺️

@timsaid, Yep...I appreciated and accept your Tim travels episode and wait to see amazing travel experience. Where's your destination in Asia? Welcome to the Asia and am waiting to see my country. But don't know cleverly you come here or not?
We all see most part of places in New Dubai city. But I didn't see any Old Dubai photo clicks before. Thanks for upload it. Now I can get best imagine how about Old Dubai. Massive flying kiss buildings, Beautiful beaches, amazing sea boat safari, Trade markets etc....given most experience and fun moment.
Times of Arabiais a antique place I think. Lot of old things indeed this place interesting to see. You're lucky to see lively. Beautiful pots has various beauty. Perfume bottle looks small one and saree mandhir has there. Most aspiration market see. Night color beautiful and attractive my eyes there. Nice drone click. Excellent review of 01st Episode. Nice you decided to share.

Wooow this is a great post indeed.
I have been there in Dubai for two days almost two years ago.
You really feel like traveling in time when you cross that small beach tunnel by a traditional small boat from the old city (Deira) to the new city in the center Near Burj Khalifa.. It is a real time travel. Different view, different people and different lives in both Old and New City.

A wonderful journey, my friend and great photos! Dubai is about a beautiful city and you are right, here is the modern way of life with its skyscrapers, luxury shops, restaurants, nightclubs and also can see the ancient part with its leisurely way of life, narrow streets and a shoestring of shops like in the eastern bazaar! Thank you @timsaid for the opportunity to see Dubai!

Thanks Tim, I love visiting marketplaces when traveling and haven't been to this one so I appreciate the great pictures.

Great photos. I also live in Dubai. You can check my Season 2 Episode 1 to 6 haha.. but mine pictures are boring .. I recommend you to visit this post.. amazing pictures from Pamukkale https://steemit.com/travel/@elly-fly/pamukkale-s-terraces

It is not just in UAE, i think it is for everyone and everywhere! You have so nice photos. <3

Wonderful photographs of old Dubai, and your visiting to here , my best wishes for your travel. No Doubt Dubai is much attractive for all.

What an amazing post! Unfortunately I haven't seen much of Asia yet, so this seems like a great way to get an idea of what it's like.

I have been to Kazakhstan though, will you be going there? I can highly recommend it!

  ·  7 years ago Reveal Comment

Great you're on the road again @timsaid! I always liked your posts about your travels very much! Dubai is an amazing place, we were there one year ago and apart from the extreme heat, we really liked the place. The contrast from old and new Dubai is huge but both parts are totally worth visiting. Especially taking a ferry ride across the river is super nice and costs almost nothing..;-) Have fun, looking forward for reading more!:.)

Wow. You did a great job by creating this useful content. About Dubai. Especially the whole image. The most people know just the modern image of it however they is another community living behind the modernity of Dubai. Thank you for sharing

Dubai is such a beautiful country! Stunning photos!

What great photos, I really enjoyed your photos it's great to work loved it so much thank you. I will see more photos in your next post.

welcome to my Asia :)

wow dubai looks amazing we haven't seen this part yet its super cool

I didn't know there is a new and old Dubai..Your pictures are very authentic.. I am fascinated by last picture..very successful..

beautiful photography. timtravels part 1 welcome....my best wishes for your travel....

wow incredible place full of amazing situations i like a place like that

Amazing pictures. The old quarter is stunning and unique, hinting at its storied past in every photo.

I've been lucky to enjoy Dubai some years back and for me the Old Dubai is my favorite over the new!
The souks, spice market, the different cultures and people...simply amazing.
Great shots as usual my friend.

Aww what a post???

Tim, nice photoshot from you again!
I'm amazed how you caught the cultural colours that are typical to the cities in the United Arab Emirates.
I'm rooting for the little stickmen, who are climbing the wall btw!

thanks for the new blog. that is great and nice photography.

Amazing photography of Dubai really!

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Well, explore everything you can and tell us, while we can do something similar, to exchange views, meetings, cultural traditions and more, all this with good photos. Greetings @marizam

dubai is love !
i am jealous
i am comming
awe inspiring pictures

good article~ voting!!

Excellent pictures, it's a privilege to go to Dubai @timsaid

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Que buenas fotos, tienes mi más humilde apoyo

Hi Tim, I visited Dubai 2 years ago, I had only 8 hours.... My way was into Vietnam... What I wanna say? After I saw your photos I think it is time to visit Dubai for longer time :) Have a fun steemian!!

This post is mind blowing bro @timsaid and as always you put your own twist in this post also because whenever we heard about Dubai we just thinks about card, shiney buildings and all but this traditional side of Dubai was always hidden, thanks mate i really enjoyed these beautiful photographs and especially the last one with the bird.

Waiting for the nest part of the series.

Very nice tour to dubai @timsaid, good luck

@timsaid So many great shots! Makes me wish I were there :P Best wishes to you always. - @splendorhub

Wonderful travel sir, they are all really nice pictures. It's all great, wish I could feature in one of those.

Oh my God, you went to one of the most desired tourist places in the world. Congratulations! for your photos I can see that it is a beautiful place.
Your photographs are beautiful, for a moment I felt that I was traveling with you and it was truly exciting. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us, I am very happy that you have had such a great time
By the way, I'm starting in this platform and I made my first post, I would greatly appreciate it if you read it and if you like it, give me a vote, a comment, give me resteem or follow me ... Anything is of great help to me!
Without further ado, I say goodbye. I remain attentive to your next publications. 💋
Regards!

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Jesus, I thought that bird was flying with someone's hand (There is so much weird stuff in the world lol).
Nice shots, man. It clearly showed the cultural features of the city.
Those little white climbing guys though... :D

Awesome photography

I love the place. There are so much stories to tell. Enjoy your travel and keep safe.

Woow amazing shots

Wow!!
Dubai looks so beautiful .
It is my dream destination...
Are u planning to come to India also, if you are , you should come to Kashmir.
You won't be disappointed..

Always love reading and looking at photos from a different perspective! Just gorgeous but great to also know the exact place/location where photos was taken, aside from just the old Dubai, cause it’s nice to experience it along with you as if we are right there with you! Cheers @timsaid and looking forward to see more stories comes with great travel photos.

Great Idea..Excellent post..I promised here to catch the sunrise, however on this day or tomorrows.

Nice shots. Great city. How I wish I could go there someday.

A superb voyage, my companion and extraordinary photographs! Dubai is about a lovely city and you are ideal, here is the advanced lifestyle with its high rises, extravagance shops, eateries, clubs and furthermore can see the antiquated part with its restful lifestyle, limit boulevards and a shoestring of shops like in the eastern bazaar

Hi Tim, this is @travelgirl from DLive. I've sent you a quick message on discord. talk soon :)

very beautiful photos

A country I have heard much about. My brother had business there and marveled that on the side of a modern highway you would see camal caravans.

have fun tim, you are right. all you usually see of dubai is the skyscrapers and luxury would be interesting to see more of other sides of it. enjoy your trip!

Wooow this is a great post ,Wonderful photographs of old Dubai

WOW ... that is amazing ..chicken are so cute
and two wheel machines are very useful for move from place to another place..
I love it.

Very pleasant journey

Wow. really love to visit Dubai. It really has something to offer.

Lovely post

awesome photos ..
does camera lens greatly affect photo quality?

you should visit ski dubai to see the most silint and attracting place

Great pictures, i am patiently waiting for the next part

Thank your for giving us a short tour about Old Dubai! My brother in law is working in Dubai for a decade now, but he never mentioned about the beauty of this country. Very common feedback about Dubai is the sandstorm, very humid, a great architecture of high end hotels and resort, a friendly budget malls, especially with newly released gadgets series. After seeing these photos, Dubai would be our next travel bucket list....Sharing it to this cummunity is greatly appreciated....

Oh wow! nice shots :)

i love Dubai
its a beautiful place for tourist art culture many more
awesome

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awsum photos .
i love the ancient Arab things.......

Have fun reading your post.
I saw a picture of many places.
There are new experiences in all.
Thank you so much for presenting beautiful pictures.
I wish this is good for your travel.
Carry On @timsaid

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Cool photos what camera are you using?

Great post, i always thought Dubai was only a modern city.

I see Dubai is a city worth visiting.
it is pleasant to watch these photos :)
you must have been having fun on the road. I can say that the night shots are really great. Great clarity, light and colors. Nicely composed and framed! Impressive pov and image !! Congratulations.
And the timing of the bird photo is perfect. a successful traveler and also a very successful photographer. I will be curious about other parts of the trip. this wonderful documentary is a post in style!
thank you for sharing.

For photos I took, like you would make me happy to get expert reviews of a photographer. if you have time :)

really spectacular photos a beautiful country a different culture

a city that has surprised the world with its change. Where before there was nothing now prosperity abounds. Thanks for sharing these imagesA

now a days dubai is one of the richest country in the world,your post is very nice from thus post we see the old dubai.thanks for sharing nice blog

nice

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Very good

Awesome shots! Did they give you any background behind old Dubai? Any cool stories about it to share?

Beautiful!
Old Dubai gives medieval look...I think, it would be fun to shop in Old Dubai; you may find some great decoration pieces. If you have time, have a look there and share with us what type of items are available in the 'bazaar'.

These are amazing shots.

Nice post!
I upvoted and im gonna follow you!
no need to follow back if you don't really like my posts!
Good luck!

Ah, always wondered what was there before the new Mega city blocks.

Much interesting & Nice place to visit.... Thanks...^^

Hi, Awesome photography.. Thanks for sharing. very helpful and informative. Hope you could share some tips about photography blogging. Have a wonderful day.

Que nota. Excelentes fotografías y ambientes. Me encanto. Saludos

The old Dubai buildings blend in better with their surrounding because of this beautiful color. They look beautiful on your pictures. Same goes for the spices, flasks and cloth. 1000 years ago this would have been very valuable and rare trading goods. Old and new Dubai seem to have their own magic.

awesome post , i didnt know that old Dubai its like that :O i was 2 in dubai but never went there, but the third time im sure that i will go there
thank you for the inspiration and keep posting some of those great pics !

Wonderful!