A Ramadan tourism program that takes viewers on a daily journey through Dubai’s historic neighborhoods, where the charm of modernity meets the spirit of cherished memories
0 h 13 min
A journey into the heart of old Dubai where trade began from the water, and a recollection of the Creek as a center of life and activity.
0 h 12 min
The episode focuses on Murshid Market and its history, its role as a vital commercial hub in Dubai over the decades, the transformations it has witnessed in the nature of commercial activities and the diversity of nationalities and traders, in addition to the human stories that shaped the market’s identity and cemented its place in the economic and social memory of the emirate.
0 h 11 min
The episode focuses on documenting the first modern shopping experience in Dubai through Al Ghurair, monitoring the city's transformation towards shopping centers, and how this transition formed a pivotal point in the history of the economic and social movement, in addition to recalling memories associated with the beginnings of modern shopping culture and its impact on society.
0 h 10 min
The episode focuses on highlighting the trade of traditional medicine as part of daily life before the discovery of oil, reviewing its role in meeting the needs of society at that time, and how these simple professions shaped the economic and social landscape, reflecting the nature of life and relationships between people during that period.
0 h 12 min
The episode focuses on the Grand Souk, exploring the formation of commercial and urban identity between the two banks of the creek, how the souk contributed to shaping the city's economic and social landscape, and its role in connecting trade between Bur Dubai and Deira, thus becoming a testament to the stages of transformation and growth that the emirate has witnessed over the decades.
0 h 11 min
The story of the founding of Dubai's Gold Souk comes from one of its founders, whose father owned the first gold shop in Sikkat Al Khail, formerly known as the Gold Souk. He recounts how his father started with a small goldsmithing and selling shop, and how the shops then spread along the alley until it became the famous Gold Souk of Dubai today.
0 h 11 min
A tour of Dubai's historic perfume souq, It showcases the oldest perfume shops, some dating back over 55 years, and highlights the popularity of custom-blended fragrances. features interviews with renowned perfume merchants like Youssef Bai, who has been in the business for over 25 years and owns 10 shops. It also explores the rich history and cultural significance of the perfume trade in Dubai, which serves as a hub for the Middle East and attracts customers from around the world seeking unique and authentic fragrances.
0 h 12 min
A detailed description of the old Shindagha district in Dubai, reviving memories and details of the houses, shops, and daily life in that area in the past. The description includes details of the homes of sheikhs and dignitaries, mosques, bakeries, and various shops that provided for the residents' needs, as well as mentioning some famous names and places of that era.
0 h 12 min
The episode discusses water as an element of life and community organization in daily memory, its role in shaping lifestyles before the availability of modern infrastructure, how water sources were linked to people’s movement and stability, and the reflection of this on social relations and solidarity, so that water becomes an essential part of the historical and human narrative of the city.
0 h 12 min
The episode discusses sewing and embroidery as a delicate craft that shaped the appearance and details of society, its role in highlighting identity through traditional clothing and decorations, and how this profession contributed to shaping aesthetic taste and conveyed values and customs across generations, becoming an integral part of cultural and social memory.
0 h 11 min
The episode discusses the secondhand market as a space that documents the culture of reuse. The episode also reviews the social and economic dimension of this market, and its role in highlighting the value of things beyond their modernity, where old pieces become living testaments to a bygone era and renewed human experiences.
0 h 10 min
The episode discusses fabrics as a fundamental element in shaping identity, taste, and social status, and their role in expressing belonging and culture through colors, materials, and designs, and how the diversity of fabrics has been reflected in the features of society and its development throughout different historical stages.
0 h 10 min
The episode discusses the Naif area as a vibrant area with human and commercial diversity, and its role as a vital center that brings together multiple cultures and diverse economic activities, and how this vitality has shaped a special identity for the area, making it a witness to the city’s social and economic transformations over the years.
0 h 10 min
The episode discusses the Sabkha market as a simple market in form, but profound in its commercial and social impact, and its role in stimulating daily economic activity, and embracing the details of people’s lives and the diversity of their needs, which made it a vital space that reflects the pulse of society and its transformations over time.
0 h 11 min
The episode discusses reconstruction councils as social spaces that played an important role as informal decision-making centers, where they were a place to exchange opinions, build relationships, and strengthen ties among members of the community. The episode also highlights the impact of these councils in shaping the social fabric and their role in supporting cooperation and solidarity among people.