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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding

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The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding, which runs tours of the district.

From 4 Days in Dubai 2026: Downtown, Old Dubai, a Beach Club and the Desert, Day by Day, under “Day 2: Old Dubai and the creek”.

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