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5/13/24, 2:09 PM Hamdan bin Mohammed approves second phase of Dubai's heritage architecture preservation project - Arts & culture - Emirates24|7
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The
Executive Council of Dubai, has approved the second phase of the project dedicated to preserving Dubai’s heritage

architecture.

Part of a larger initiative aimed at protecting the emirate's cultural and architectural heritage, and maintaining its rich

identity, the project aims to safeguard areas, sites and buildings, which hold significant historical relevance and tell
the story of Dubai's past. The 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.

Global destination

HH 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 further said that the preservation of heritage areas in Dubai is an ongoing endeavour aimed at
preserving the cultural authenticity of areas across the emirate. The project aims to foster cultural continuity,
highlighting the enduring relationship between the people and their environment. It also showcases Dubai's

historical interactions with the rest of the world as well as the influences that have shaped the emirate and the
impact it has exerted globally.

Architectural treasures
The second phase of the project features the restoration of 35 heritage sites and buildings, including Dubai’s old

neighborhoods and buildings, which His Highness described as an “open museum of human heritage.” "We have a
responsibility to celebrate our history and protect our architectural treasures for future generations. The heritage
areas covered by the project hold the memory of decades of progress and symbolise the dawn of Dubai's

renaissance. Located in the heart of modern Dubai, these sites bridge the past with the city's future aspirations.
Dubai invites the world to witness its past, present, and the future, all together in one place,” His Highness added.

Sheikh Hamdan issued directives to enhance the appeal of both historical areas and modern architectural
landmarks to attract more visitors. These efforts reflect a strong commitment to strengthening national identity as

well as raising Dubai's stature on the economic, cultural and tourism map.

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