{"id":2272,"date":"2015-08-20T09:32:55","date_gmt":"2015-08-20T07:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=2272"},"modified":"2025-02-24T15:50:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T14:50:04","slug":"eating-out-in-old-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2015\/08\/eating-out-in-old-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Out in Old Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"

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B2 – Upper intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What makes a city more interesting is its diversity and the history behind it. Take a stroll in the streets of Dubai and discover the medley of cultures it has to offer.<\/p>\n

Eating Out in Old Dubai<\/h2>\n

Approximately one-third of Dubai\u2019s population is of South Asian origin\u2014the ties between the United Arab Emirates and India and Pakistan date back to the 19th century, when the Emirates (then known as the Trucial States) were administered by the British Raj. Indian immigrants started coming to Dubai<\/a> in larger numbers in the 1960s. From its historic role as a city connecting the Middle East and India, to the skyscrapers of today, South Asian immigrants have been central to Dubai\u2019s history. One of their most popular contributions to Dubai\u2019s culture has been the spicy curries and the variety of breads that are characteristic of South Asian cuisine. The streets of the neighborhoods Deira and Satwa, in Old Dubai, are lined with Indian and Pakistani restaurants like Ravi where diners can enjoy a delicious meal al fresco on one of Dubai\u2019s warm evenings.<\/p>\n

Discuss:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Describe the diversity of the city or town you live in.
\n2. If I were to visit your country or your city, where would you bring me? (Also talk about places that aren’t touristy.)
\n3. Describe some of the places that you have visited that are very rich in history and diversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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