Bur Dubai (in

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: بر دبي) is a historic district in

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, located on the western side of the

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. The name literally translates to ''Mainland Dubai'', a reference to the traditional separation of the Bur Dubai area from

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by the

. The Ruler's Court is located in the district adjacent to the Grand Mosque. The district is home to several

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s including the Grand Mosque with the city's tallest

minaret A minaret (; ar, منارة, translit=manāra, or ar, مِئْذَنة, translit=miʾḏana, links=no; tr, minare; fa, گل‌دسته, translit=goldaste) is a type of tower typically built into or adjacent to mosques. Minarets are generall ...

, and the blue tiled Iranian Mosque. Most Indian Families live in Bur Dubai. It is home to several popular places for tourists including renovated historic buildings and museums. The district has many shopping streets and

souqs A bazaar () or souk (; also transliterated as souq) is a marketplace consisting of multiple small stalls or shops, especially in the Middle East, the Balkans, North Africa and India. However, temporary open markets elsewhere, such as in the W ...

(or souk), including the Textile Souq near the abra boat station, though most of the well-known souqs are located in Deira. Bur Dubai also has many shops and restaurants, small and large. Many cheap stores are also in Bur Dubai, like Day To Day (). Bur Dubai also has many restaurants, and many Indian restaurants are in this district of Dubai, which it is well known for.

Historic area

The

Al Bastakiya Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood ( ar, حي الفهيدي التاريخي; also known as Al Bastakiya) is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The construction of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood dates back to the 1 ...

historic area is located to the east of Al Fahidi Fort (now home to

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) and features old courtyard housing which are identifiable with their

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to the northwest, located between Bur Dubai, the creek, and the sea is the historic location of the ruler's house on the peninsula facing the sea and the creek.

Modern developments

Between 2013 and 2016, the

was extended back to the sea, turning Bur Dubai into an island. Bur Dubai is a popular living area consisting of several apartment buildings. The

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Green Line goes through Bur Dubai connecting with the airport through Al Ghubaiba Metro Station & Union Metro Station. Bur Dubai is also now home to some iconic buildings, like the

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and

Dubai Frame The Dubai Frame ( ar, برواز دبي) is an observatory, museum, and monument in Zabeel Park, Dubai. It holds the record for the largest frame in the world. The building has a height of 150.24 meters and a width of 95.53 meters. The building ...

. There are also many places to go to like the Dubai Museum, and the many malls.

References

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