Bayt Al Wakeel: An Emirati restaurant in a 75-year-old restored heritage site that takes you back to the 1930s

  • Date: 21-Jun-2021
  • Source: Gulf News
  • Sector:Tourism
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Bayt Al Wakeel: An Emirati restaurant in a 75-year-old restored heritage site that takes you back to the 1930s

Time travel through places and food. The Gulf News Food team loves these adventures! On one such quest to discover hidden gems; beyond the high-speed lanes and modern architectural marvel of Dubai, we came across a little foodie secret in the Old Souk of Bur Dubai, by the Creek. Tucked away in the labryinth of the souk, covered in colourful roof-top shades with a stretch of shops on both sides is a narrow lane that leads to the entrance of a 75-year-old restored heritage building. As you make your way into the structure, you will encounter numerous shopkeepers convincing you to buy souvenirs. This building overlooks the Dubai Creek and has witnessed many generations of travellers and is a treasure trove of stories from the past. Formerly a meeting point for sea voyagers travelling to South Bombay, India and Iraq, this building is now listed on Dubai's heritage sites and also houses a a famous restaurant called Bayt Al Wakeel. In Arabic, Bayt means house and Wakeel means agent, meaning 'house of the agent'. Luckily, a former admirer of this building is now its proud owner; for all the nostalgia that it carries and more. Food by Gulf News team