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5/13/24, 2:07 PM Hamdan bin Mohammed approves second phase of Dubai’s heritage architecture preservation project | Emirates News Agency
phase covered 17 archaeological sites, 14 historical areas, and 741 buildings.
Preserving historical landmarks

Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said that the Municipality is committed to preserving historical landmarks and heritage sites in Dubai. He noted
that the sites and buildings included in the second phase of the project represent a significant era in Dubai's history. The preservation efforts not only honour the historical
significance of these sites but also aim to share this rich heritage with future generations.
He further mentioned that the second phase of the project encompasses the restoration of 35 sites and buildings dating from the 1960s to the 1990s. These structures
reflect Dubai's more recent architectural history and narrate the story of the historical, cultural, social, and economic transformations that Dubai has experienced. This
phase highlights the profound impact of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum's vision, which has significantly shaped the city's rapid development and
modernisation during that period.
The 35 sites and buildings covered by the second phase of the project include: Clock Tower, Rashid Tower, Dubai Petroleum Building, Terminal 1 at Dubai International
Airport, Dubai Municipality Main Building, Dubai Television Building, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Palace - Za'abeel, Hospitality Palace, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Palace -
Hatta, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed School - Hatta, Za'abeel Secondary School, Al Ras Library, Dubai Land Department Building, Fish Roundabout, Dubai Courts Building,
Diwan Building, Naif Police Station, the Flame Monument, Emirates Post Building - Al Karama, the water tank at Al Khazzan Park, Safa Park Building, Al Nasr
Leisureland, Jumeirah Zoo, Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Creek Golf Club, Jumeirah Mosque, Rashidiya Grand Mosque, Al Fahidi Mosque, Health Authority Mosque, Omar
Bin Haider Mosque, Al Maktoum Hospital, Dubai Hospital, Baraha Hospital, Rashid Hospital, and Latifa Hospital (Al Wasl).
In the first phase of the project, Dubai Municipality focused on preserving buildings from Dubai’s earlier historical periods. This phase aimed to "document and protect"
these structures, ensuring their preservation for future generations. Buildings, sites and areas covered by this phase included the Al Shindagha Heritage District, the Naif
area, and Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, among others.

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