When Preservation and Modern Collide
I guess if someone mention Dubai, the thing that will cross their mind is Burj Khalifa or Burj Al-Arab. Yup! those two are the most iconic building in Dubai. But, have you ever wonder when modern and old collide? Just by walking 10 minutes, you will step into the modern world after stepping from Agraba? I was stoked at the first time I stepped my feet on this place. Modern designs of buildings with glasses or old buildings, the choice is yours.
This area is developed by Meraas - one of the biggest developer in Dubai. What's good in this place? 1. Architecture 2. Restaurants and Cafes 3. Instagrammable. Yup! nowadays it's important to visit a place where you can brag on instagram. This is one of those place! You can look good as Jasmine and Aladdin in Agraba!
After exploring this little Agraba, you can walk into modern world. Now wear you shorts and sneakers before taking pictures by the river. There are some modern restaurants and cafe as well, where you can feel sassy and savvy.
Al Seef Village is the true definition of modern and old architecture collided. I think Meraas itself is very clever in combining these 2 world into one. It's like a time machine where you can just go to the past time and jump to 2050.
How to get here? 1. Taxi (definitely) 2. Metro - stop at Burjuman, take the Exit 2 then walk straight for 10 minutes. You'll find a huge "AL SEEF" sign. Happy hunting!
