1,200 Year Old Ruins in Dubai - Jumeirah Archaeological - United Arab Emirates Travel Guide

When you think of Dubai, you'll picture ultra-modern highways and skyscrapers...not so much ruins over a thousand years old. There is a site where you can find these though, an archaeological site dating back to the 9th century AD!
A strange sight to behold indeed seeing low lying ancient stone foundations with the modern skyline in the background, the Jumeirah Archaeological site is a little known piece of history within Dubai. Today is lies in the middle of a residential estate and is free to visit.
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - The Oldest place in Dubai
02:37 - Exploring the Site - Caravanserai and Palace
05:27 - Exploring the Site - Residential Buildings
06:54 - Ending

[@creamsicle1678]

great video

[@traveldan1]

Thanks very much! I wonder if the site is all flooded now? 🤔

[@creamsicle1678]

@@traveldan1 Probably, but the restoration strengthened the materials to prevent any damage. However, many sites which have been neglected may have suffered some loss.

[@traveldan1]

​@@creamsicle1678 I did notice that some parts looked to have been restored with modern techniques. There's nothing else around the area other than a lot of rich people's houses from what I remember 😄