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| The Supreme Council of the UAE comprising of hereditary rulers of the seven emirates is the highest... |
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 Dubai’s history could make a script for a Hollywood movie pale into insignificance. Before its massive transformation post oil-strike in the 60’s, its past paints an intriguing story of pearl divers... |
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 Dubai is well-known as the gateway between the East and the West infusing modernity and style with the traditional Arabic hospitality. Here you can take your pick from the world’s richest horse race and traditional sport of falconry... |
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 A Visit to the Dubai museum is a must on every Dubai itinerary. Housed within the beautifully restored Al Fahidi Fort, which was erected around 1799 to defend the city against invasion, the museum's diverse collection of exhibits offers a fascinating insight into the rich history and cultural heritage.
Renovated in 1993 for use as museum, its colourful life size dioramas vividly depict everyday life in the days before the discovery of oil. Galleries recreate scenes from the Creek, traditional Arab houses, mosques, the souk, date farms and desert and marine life. One of the more spectacular exhibits portrays pearl diving, including sets of pearl merchants’ weights, scales and shieves. Also on display are artifacts from several excavations in the emirate, recovered from graves that date back to the third millennium B.C.
Visiting Hours: Saturday – Thursday: 0830-1930 daily
Friday: 1330-1930
Ramadan:Saturday- Thursday:0900-1700
Friday1400-1700
Telephone: 04-3531862
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 Al Ahmadiya School
In 1922 Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Hafidth and teachers from Zubair School (Iraq) started teaching the subjects of Hadith, the prophet’s sayings, Koran explanation ‘Tafseer’, and Islamic law. Teaching took place on mats made from palm-tree leaves. Al-Ahmadiya School adopted religious teachings as a basis for its curriculum. The government of Dubai began subsidising the school in 1937. Sheikh Mana bin Rashid Al-Maktoum was appointed as the head of the education department and supervisor. In 1963 this building was closed and the school was moved to a new location to accommodate more students.
Al-Ahmadiya School has undergone three phases of construction:
The First Phase in 1912, The Second Phase in 1920, The Third Phase in 1922:
Tel: +971 4 2260286, Fax: +971 4 2257020
Email:DTCMaas@dubaitourism.co.ae |
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 Heritage & Diving Village
A traditional heritage village, located near the mouth of the Creek, has been created where potters and weavers display their crafts. Here the visitor can look back in time and experience some of Dubai's heritage. The Diving Village forms part of an ambitious plan to turn the entire Shindagha area into a cultural microcosm, recreating life in Dubai as it was in days gone by.
Visiting Hours: Saturday to Thursday: 08:00-22:00 daily
Friday:08:00-11:00 and 16:00-22:00
Ramadan:0900-2400
Activities timing:2100-2400 |
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 Sheikh's Saeed House
The official residence of Sheikhs Saeed Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai (1912-1958) and grandfather of the present Ruler, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has been restored to stand proud again on the Shindagha end of Dubai Creek. The house, which dates from 1896, today houses a rare Collection of historic photographs, coins, stamps and documents that record Dubai’s history.
Sheikh Saeed's House overlooking the mouth of the Creek at Shindagha is a listed national monument that showcases the history of the development of Dubai. Dating back to 1896, this imposing building was once the seat of local government, the nucleus for political and social organisations of the day and the official residence of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, the father of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the architect of modern Dubai, and the grandfather of the present Ruler, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Visiting Hours: Saturday- Thursday: 0800-2030 daily
Friday: 1530-2130
Ramadan:Saturday- Thursday:0900-1700
Friday1400-1700
Telephone: 04-3937139 |
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