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5/13/24, 2:09 PM Dubai Approves Second Phase of Heritage Architecture Preservation Project
sites and buildings covered by this project serve as symbols of the emirate’s journey

through the years.

This second phase focuses on the preservation of 35 areas, sites, and buildings dating

from the 1960s to the 1990s, following the successful completion of the first phase, which
covered buildings from Dubai’s earlier history.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said that the project reflects the vision of His

Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime

Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to raise the emirate’s profile as a global cultural

destination, and preserve its unique national character. The emirate’s heritage is an

integral aspect of its identity that connects the community to its history and its roots. By
protecting its heritage architecture, Dubai seeks to promote a deeper understanding

among citizens, residents and visitors of what has shaped the emirate into the thriving

global metropolis it is today, His Highness said.

Sheikh Hamdan emphasized Dubai's ongoing efforts to preserve heritage areas,

highlighting their cultural significance and role in fostering continuity. The project aims to

restore 35 heritage sites, transforming them into an "open museum of human heritage."

These areas symbolize Dubai's history, progress, and global interactions, bridging the past

with future aspirations. Directives were issued to enhance the appeal of both historical and
modern landmarks, aligning with Dubai's commitment to national identity and economic

growth. The project's second phase adds 35 more sites to the restoration effort, totaling

807 sites across both phases.

Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasized the Municipality's

commitment to preserving historical landmarks and heritage sites, particularly in the

second phase of the project. This phase focuses on restoring 35 sites and buildings dating

from the 1960s to the 1990s, representing Dubai's recent architectural history and the era

of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum's transformative vision. These structures,

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