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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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