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The project aims to foster cultural continuity and highlight the enduring relationship between the
people and their environment. It also showcases Dubai's historical interactions with the rest of
the world and the influences that have shaped the emirate's global impact.

The second phase of the project will see the restoration of 35 heritage sites and buildings,
including Dubai's old neighborhoods and buildings. Sheikh Hamdan described these areas as
an "open museum of human heritage." He emphasized the responsibility to celebrate history
and protect architectural treasures for future generations. These heritage areas hold the
memory of decades of progress and symbolize 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 future all in one place.

Sheikh Hamdan has 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 and raising Dubai's stature on the economic,
cultural, and tourism map. The second phase of the project will 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.Dawoud Al Hajri,
Director General of Dubai Municipality, expressed the Municipality's commitment to preserving
historical landmarks and heritage sites in Dubai. He highlighted that the sites and buildings
included in the second phase represent a significant era in Dubai's history. The preservation
efforts not only honor the historical significance of these sites but also aim to share this rich
heritage with future generations.

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 significantly shaped the city's rapid development and
modernization during that period.

The 35 sites and buildings covered by the second phase of the project include various
landmarks such as 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 to
ensure 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.

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