Al Bastakiya (
Arabic: البستكية) is a
historic district in
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates (UAE). Together with
Al Shindagha, Al Bastakiya is one of the oldest residential areas in the city of Dubai. Al Bastakiya is named after the
Bastak region of
Iran, from where many of the Itanies residents emigrated to Dubai. The locality lies along
Dubai Creek and includes narrow lanes and
wind towers, as well as the
Al Fahidi Fort, the oldest existing building in Dubai.
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