A couple of days ago when I was playing with pictures, I talked about taking the abra across Dubai creek for dinner at Pancho Villa's. When temperature and humidity permit. A pleasant stroll back to the car after dinner can show a side of Dubai much different than the glitter of Burj- Al Arab and the shopping malls. This photo is the textile souk shortly after closing time. One shop still appears open at the end of the street. I like the wooden sidewalk covers. You can see the ever present sand and dust on the wood and on my lenses. It enhances the memory if not the photo. (Click on the picture for woodwork detail).
Golden Arrows Novelties and Gifts was the last shop to close on that evening.
Don't go back on the same abra I told you to use on the way to dinner. Instead, take the one closer to Pancho Villa's and closer to the mouth of the creek.
Linger by the dhow docks as working class Dubai ends its day.
Detour through the spice souk then the Heritage House area. This recently restored area of Dubai dates back to the turn of the 20th century. Click on the picture for a peep inside the window and a whisper of color from a beautiful carpet.
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