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Time Out Dubai
23-05-2025
- Time Out Dubai
Your ultimate guide to Bur Dubai from rent to restaurants
Nestled in the heart of old Dubai, Bur Dubai is packed with some of the city's most historic sights. A pocket-friendly neighbourhood when it comes to the cost of living, expect a buzzing hub of traditional dining spots and things to do. Whether you're seeing the sights for the day, or considering a move here, this is everything you need to know about Bur Dubai. Your guide to Bur Dubai Renting in Bur Dubai Average rent price/housing type: Dhs77,000 (one-bedroom apartment). This budget-friendly part of town is made up of mostly low-rise apartment buildings, stretching anywhere from Dhs42,000 to double that depending on the size and age of property you pick. According to the latest data from Property Finder, the average rental cost is around Dhs77,000 Where to eat in Bur Dubai Home to the majority of the city's historical sites, including the well-known Dubai Museum, as well as The Ruler's Court, Bur Dubai sits on the Jumeirah side of the Creek, across the water from Deira. Make a beeline for Al Ustad Special Kebab a quirky Iranian restaurant on Al Mussallah Road, that has been standing for four decades. For a fresh catch cooked in the Emirati way, head to Al Fanar and pair your grill with a piping hot cup of karak. If you can, make time to visit the enormously popular, no-frills Rajasthani and Gujarati restaurant on Al Rolla Road. You might have to stand in line for a table, but the meal will be more than worth the wait. If you like this: 9 amazing Bur Dubai restaurants to check out If you're a veggie, South Indian spot Sangeetha has been serving up some quality plant-based dishes for 15 years, from aloo parathas, tandoori offerings and biriyanis. Things to do in Bur Dubai Sitting on the banks of Dubai Creek, Bur Dubai is one of the areas first populated in Dubai, meaning its packed with museums and culture. Not only can you watch traditional abras cruising up and down the water, you can take the little ones all about Dubai's past at the Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood. If you're ready for a spot of retail therapy, head to Burjaman Mall for the latest fashions, or try Meena Bazaar where you can peruse textiles and haggle over antique watches. If you really want to experience traditional shopping in Dubai, you can also nip over the Creek to Deira for a wander in the old souks. Need to sort out some tech? Make sure you check out 'Computer Plaza' (actually called Al Ain Centre), where you'll come across literally any electronic you can think of. Transport in Bur Dubai Credit: Supplied On these busy roads, you'll find plenty of public transport with taxis at every corner. The main Metro stations include Sharaf DG and Al Ghubaiba which both run on the Dubai Metro Green line, connecting with the red line at BurJaman station. Or if you fancy taking a more scenic route, hop on an abra across the Creek for just Dhs1 and see the sights as you cruise from A to B. Living in Dubai? 5 must-know Emirates ID perks you should seriously be using Make life easier for yourself with these hacks Every UAE golden visa category explained: How do I apply and what are the benefits? You may well qualify without knowing it Your ultimate guide to Al Quoz: From the best galleries to where to eat All the info you could need on Dubai's trendiest neighbourhood
Gulf Today
12-03-2025
- Gulf Today
Dubai arrests a beggar using talismans to gain sympathy
As part of their ongoing campaign against begging, the Dubai Police arrested a woman who was begging in an unusual way. She used talismans to gain sympathy from passers-by. Officers noticed that people would give her money as soon as they stopped in front of her. When they searched her, they found scraps of paper with incomprehensible symbols and folded papers with people's names sewn together with a needle and thread. This initiative forms part of the ongoing efforts of the Dubai Police to maintain community security and combat negative phenomena. As part of its security initiatives, Dubai Police have successfully caught numerous individuals engaged in fraudulent activities designed to gain the sympathy of the community. In a separate crack down, an individual engaged in begging was apprehended in possession of documentation pertaining to regular deliveries amounting to Dhs8,700. This incident is part of a series of cases. Another incident involved an Asian man who was arrested in possession of Dhs42,000 that had been collected from begging. The campaign also resulted in the arrest of a young Arab man who had disguised himself as a woman, wearing an Abaya and Niqab, in the vicinity of a mosque. Upon apprehension, the individual confessed to employing this stratagem to elicit sympathy, operating under the belief that female beggars receive more assistance than their male counterparts. Brigadier Ali Salem Al Shamsi, Director of the Suspects and Criminal Phenomena Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, explained that the campaigns are continuing around the clock in cooperation with the relevant authorities. Al Shamsi emphasised that individuals engaging in begging employ diverse techniques to elicit sympathy, particularly during the month of Ramadan. He underscored that it is important to refrain from sympathising with such individuals, as the narratives they present are frequently contrived. Al Shamsi further noted that the Dubai Police engage in annual monitoring of these deceptive methods to formulate effective strategies and programmes for their mitigation. Anti-begging initiatives are implemented with the objective of addressing diverse forms of begging, encompassing both conventional practices, such as soliciting funds on a street corner, and contemporary manifestations of this practice. These include the use of electronic means for solicitation, as well as the purported collection of funds for non-existent projects. Captain Khamis Abdullah Al Naqbi, Head of the Anti-Begging Section, warned of dealing with empathy with individuals engaged in begging and street vending activities. He also called upon members of the public to report any such violations by contacting the 901 number or utilising the 'Police Eye' service available on the Dubai Police app. This appeal forms part of the ongoing Ramadan campaign, which is operating on a 24-hour basis with the aim of identifying and penalising those responsible for any violations and thereby safeguarding the civilised appearance of the emirate.
