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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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