Instawalk: Al Bastakiya

Al Bastakiya is one of the oldest parts of Dubai, and if you visit on a friday morning (when the city, except for the mall, pretty much shuts down), you’ll have it largely to yourself.

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A windcatcher (or بارجيل barjeel) — old school ventilation system pervasive in this neighborhood.

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Through a lattice

Through a lattice at the mosque

Mosque

Swings

Lantern

 

(technically not Instagram -- a Twitter photo)

(technically not Instagram — a Twitter photo)

2 Comments on "Instawalk: Al Bastakiya"

  1. I love the lattice photo!

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