The Al Fahidi Historical area is located in Bur Dubai. There are no official Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood timings for tourists to contend with; however, while the neighbourhood can be visited at any time of the day, visitors are expected to take into account the official opening hours of the museums and landmarks they plan to visit. Traffic fades to a silent quiet hum in the labyrinthine lanes of this beautifully restored heritage area formerly known as the Bastakiya Quarter. Its narrow walking lanes are flanked by sand-coloured houses topped with wind towers, which provide natural air-conditioning. The quarter was built in the early 1900s by merchants from the Persian town of Bastak, who settled in Dubai to take advantage of tax breaks granted by the sheikh. By the 1970s, though, the buildings had fallen into disrepair, and residents began moving on to newer, more comfortable neighbourhoods. Dedicated locals, expats and even the UK's Prince Charles prevented the area's demolition in the 1980s. Hide within the restored maze, which is easily explored on an aimless wander, is a short section of the old city wall from 1800. For a more deep and close experience, join a guided tour with the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.