Benefits of narrow roads in traditional houses in Dubai

The advantage of the narrow alleys of traditional houses in Dubai is to block the sun and accelerate the air flow. ? In the era before the invention of air conditioning, residents used the wind flowing in from the wind tower to cool their rooms. People often hang fabric strips or small rags in wind towers to enhance ventilation.

Traditional residential buildings in Dubai, United Arab Emirates mostly use raw soil and gypsum as wall materials, and palm leaves and linen as the bedding for flat roofs, which are simple, practical and durable.

Like other Islamic cities, buildings in Dubai are often densely arranged, which makes the narrow paths between buildings covered with shadows almost all day. Nowadays, a unique landscape can be seen in the traditional blocks of Dubai, that is, the drainage outlet protruding from the wall, and the drainage outlet usually protrudes from the wall for a long distance.

Arab architectural style

Since ancient times, Arab architecture has been famous for a large number of wind towers arranged on both sides of the bay. Recently, the Zia district of basta has been rebuilt. In addition to museums, a cultural center, several restaurants and a traditional hotel with a gallery have also been rebuilt.

The residential buildings near Shindagha district, which are covered with wind towers and strange alleys, have been renovated in order to reproduce the original appearance and let tourists know more about Arabic customs.