Of late, a project to restore some of the oldest sections of Dubai has been scrutinized by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.Published on : Saturday, March 10, 2018
Of late, a project to restore some of the oldest sections of Dubai has been scrutinized by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
At the time of his visit to the Shindagha Heritage District project, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the significance of safeguarding the heritage sites, being a crucial part of Dubai and the history of UAE.
To quote Sheikh Mohammed, “Preserving our heritage and culture are part of our national responsibility. The Emirati architectural heritage is part of our identity and culture. Future generations have to preserve it so that it remains a testament to the ability of Emiratis to innovate and discover solutions to adapt to their environment. This is clearly shown in the architectural heritage left behind by our forefathers.”
The project targets to alter the area into an eminent culture and heritage centre in the region, devoted to crafts, trade and the pearling industry.
Also it focuses to enhance cultural tourism, which remains the main focus in luring the visitors to the emirate.
The project will generate new cultural and commercial opportunities and eventually succeeding in attracting 12 million visitors to the historical district by 2020.
Also, the Shindagha Heritage District development project is keen on creating the largest open-air museum in the world with 23 secondary museums.
Sheikh Mohammed was informed about the progress of the project which is being built up in together with Dubai Municipality, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.
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