Far from the luxury mega-complexes that are a world-famous feature of the country’s hospitality industry, a rather more frugal experience can be had for those wanting to sample what Dubai offered tourists before the arrival of modern five-star establishments.
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Ahmedia Heritage Guest House was converted into a guest house in 2011. Christopher Pike / The National -
Rugs and carpets at the Ahmedia Heritage Guest House in Bur Dubai. Christopher Pike / The National -
Ahmedia Heritage Guest House was established in 1912. Christopher Pike / The National -
Dubai Municipality’s Heritage Department is in charge of renovating and maintaining Ahmedia Heritage Guest House and other heritage hotels. Christopher Pike / The National -
A musician plays the sitar at the Arabian Courtyard Hotel. Christopher Pike / The National -
Habib Khan, the general manager of Arabian Courtyard Hotel and Spa, at the Ahmedia Heritage Guest House. Christopher Pike / The National -
The rooms at Ahmedia Heritage Guest House are arranged around a small open space after the main door, much like a square courtyard. Christopher Pike / The National -
Barjeel Heritage Guest House is the most recent property to be added to the heritage hotels list late last year. Christopher Pike / The National -
The XVA Art Hotel in Dubai’s Bastakiya district has four interlinked houses, featuring a 13-room guesthouse, a cafe and an art gallery. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
Mona Hauser manages the XVA Art Hotel. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
The courtyard of XVA Art Hotel. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
The XVA Art Hotel also features an art gallery. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
The courtyard of XVA Art Hotel. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
The Gutra room at XVA Art Hotel. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
In pictures: Dubai’s heritage hotels
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