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Al Bastakiya being planned
for a new look
A
historic building at the Al
Bastakiya area dating back
to 1918 is in a process to
be renovated by the Dubai
Municipality. The renovation
began in December 2001.
The
building will be turned into
a museum housing historic
coins from the Arabic and
Islamic era. It is Dubai Municipality's
long-term plan to restore
rich cultural, heritage and
architectural landmarks in
Dubai to former glory.
Dubai
Municipality is planning to
renovate all the historic
buildings of the Bastakiya
area to open more museums,
galleries, restaurants and
traditional markets. The building
consists of two floors and
one of two entrances is located
in the north. The first floor
consists of two bedrooms,
which have traditional windows.
There is a kitchen, separate
bathrooms for the bedrooms
and two storerooms, one in
each floor. There is a large
room on the upper story, which
includes traditional windows,
a hall and a bathroom.
The
Bastakiya district is a step
back in time, loaded with
traditional courtyard houses,
bedecked with wind towers,
and has been earmarked for
tourist development, with
the construction of a museum,
cultural Centre, and an art
gallery that showcases local
talent.
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