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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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