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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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