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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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