Guide to Al Karama district – local life and flavours of Dubai

Al Karama district in Dubai – how to get there

Old Dubai is often referred to as the real Dubai. This is where Al Karama is located, in the Bur Dubai district in the northern part of the city. It is a commercial area where you are more likely to meet locals than tourists. How to get to Al Karama from the centre of Dubai? It's simple: just take the red metro line in the centre or at Dubai Marina and get off at ADCB Metro Station. An alternative to travelling by metro is a taxi or a rental car. In this case, we definitely recommend travelling by metro – it is fast and goes directly to the Al Karama district.

What to see in the Al Karama district?

Al Karama is a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood where you won't find the most popular tourist attractions, but you can spend the whole day enjoying the local atmosphere, shopping, eating at local restaurants or drinking in local cafés. The main attraction is the numerous artistic graffiti on the buildings, decorating the neighbourhood and creating a unique cultural mosaic. Other attractions in Dubai in the Al Karama area include Karama Park, where you will find locals relaxing, children playing cricket and evening family picnics.

Other interesting places, such as Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame viewpoint or Yacht Cruise, can be booked through attractions in Dubai on the Two Continents website.

Where to eat in Al Karama?

Food lovers will feel like they are in paradise in Al Karama. It is here that cheap food in Dubai meets quality dining, creating an exquisite combination for the palate. Local Dubai food in Al Karama is a fusion of Arabic, South Asian and other cuisines from around the world. Which restaurants are worth visiting in Al Karama? Indian and Pakistani cuisine are by far the most popular in Dubai's Al Karama district. Here you can enjoy aromatic biryani and delicious samosas. You can choose to eat in a pub or experience authentic Dubai street food. At Calicut Paragon Restaurant LLC, you can enjoy South Indian cuisine, and at De Fish Seafood Restaurant Dubai and Sallet al Sayad seafood restaurant, you can enjoy the best fish and seafood. No matter what you choose, the shopping and restaurants of Al Karama are sure to remain in your memory for a long time.

For lovers of good food, we cannot fail to recommend our list of the TOP 10 restaurants in Dubai in our opinion. And if you like to eat well and cheaply, we recommend the 10 best cheap restaurants in Dubai.

Shopping in the Al Karama district

Is Al Karama a good district for shopping? Of course it is! The Al Karama area is considered one of the best places to shop in Dubai. The local markets and shopping in Al Karama will immediately win the hearts of even the most avid shoppers. The Karama Market in the southern part of the district has over 300 shops offering a wide range of products. Here you can buy souvenirs, gifts, clothes and accessories at affordable prices.

What are tourists' opinions about Al Karama?

How many districts are there in Dubai? There are many, and each has its own unique characteristics. Al Karama is an authentic place where every tourist can feel like a resident of Dubai, and this is exactly what the opinions are like after visiting this place. Is Al Karama a safe district for tourists? Yes, Al Karama is definitely a safe place to visit, just like the rest of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.

Authentic life in Dubai – get to know it better

Dubai neighbourhoods guide – on the Two Continents website, you can read a guide to every neighbourhood in Dubai: from modern ones, such as Dubai Marina, to Al Karama, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city. During your holiday, you can rent accommodation in Dubai in a private apartment with a great view of the skyscrapers, and during your trip to Dubai, get to know its authentic life, especially in the so-called ‘Old Dubai’, i.e. the districts of Deira and Bur Dubai. Book your stay today and experience an unforgettable holiday in the Middle East.

Questions and answers (FAQ):

• Why is Al Karama considered one of the most authentic districts of Dubai?

Al Karama is considered one of the most authentic districts of Dubai because of its character: it is a place where many of the city's indigenous people live, there are not many skyscrapers, but there are traditional cafés and shops, and in the parks and on the pavements you can feel the normal life of the locals.

• What is worth seeing in the Al Karama district of Dubai?

In the Al Karama district of Dubai, it is worth seeing the unique artistic graffiti scattered throughout the area, Karama Park, where locals relax and play cricket, and nearby attractions such as the Dubai Frame or the Museum of Candy.

• What food is popular in Al Karama?

Indian and Pakistani cuisine is the most popular in the Al Karama district, although you will also find restaurants and pubs serving seafood and Arabic cuisine.