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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
The second phase of the project is set to restore an additional 35 heritage sites and buildings, bringing the total
number of sites covered by both phases to 807. The initial phase covered 17 archaeological sites, 14 historical

areas, and 741 buildings.

Preserving historical landmarks

His Excellency 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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