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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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