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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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