Bastakiya Quarter, which used to be a fishing village, sits in between the massive skyscrapers that fill Dubai's Skyline. The village got its name because of a large population of Iranian traders called "Bastaks" who inhabited the area during the 19th century. Presently this delightful town is home to cafes, cultural centres and art galleries. Tourists who visit Bastakiya Quarter will immediately feel how quiet and peaceful the village is compared to the rest of the modern city that Dubai has become.