Heritage & Museums
In recent years, archeologists have unearthed hundreds of artifacts that point to civilised settlements dating back to the third millennium B.C. Dubai’s main archaeological sites are in Al Sufoh and Jumeirah. These historic findings have been carefully preserved and the artifacts are now permanently housed in the archeological section of Dubai Museum.
Dubai's Heritage Sites
Dotted around Dubai are a number of historic buildings and sites that offer a glimpse of a bygone era. The following are some of the most prominent:
Al Ahmadiya School & Heritage House
Established in 1912, Al Ahmadiya School was the first regular school in Dubai, located in the Al-Ras area of Deira. The two-storey building was renovated in 1995 for use as a museu
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Archaeological sites
There are four main excavation sites in Dubai, at Al Qusais, Al Sufooh, Jumeirah and Hatta. The first two are graveyards dating back more than 2,000 years. The Jumeirah site reveal
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Bait Al Wakeel (Heritage Restaurant)
Built in 1934 by the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Bait Al Wakeel was the first office building in Dubai. At the edge of the Creek near the abra landing, the building’
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Bur Dubai Creekside Promenade
The buildings lining the Bur Dubai side of the creek promenade provided the main panorama of the old city. The traditional facades of these buildings have been restored to their or
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Burj Nahar
One of the many watchtowers that once guarded the old city, built in 1870, the restored Burj Nahar in 1992 in its picturesque gardens in Deira is popular with photographers.
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Dubai Municipality Museum
The construction date of this building goes back to the late 50s.It became the headquarters of Dubai Municipality offices until 1964, and then the Municipality offices were moved t
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Dubai Museum
Al Fahidi Fort, which houses the Dubai Museum, was built around 1787, and once guarded the landward approaches to the town.Renovated in 1971 for use as a museum, its colourful life
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Hatta Heritage Village
Nestled among the Hajjar mountains, overlooking a fertile oasis, the 16th century Hatta village provides a fine example of traditional style village architecture. Dating back four
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Heritage & Diving Village
A traditional heritage village, located near the mouth of Dubai Creek in the Shindagha district, features potters and weavers practicing traditional crafts, as well as exhibits and
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Heritage Sites in the Neighboring Emirates
Fujairah Heritage Village Fujairah Hatta Heritage Village Hatta 04 852 1374 Sharjah Heritage Area Sharjah 06 568 1738
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Majlis Ghorfat Um-Al Sheif
Built around 1955 as a summer retreat for the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the majlis is Located in the Jumeirah area near the sea and features a traditional palm tree
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Naif Museum
Naif Fort built in a strategic location in the main commercial district in Deira, was the first headquarters of Dubai Police. The fort was also used as a prison. It represented sec
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Old Souks
The two main souks of Bur Dubai and Deira are being restored to highlight the historical commercial roots of the city. Both markets are covered with traditional roofing materials,
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Other Attractions
The beautiful Al Qasba is a kilometre-long canal linking Al Khan Lagoon and Khalid Lagoon, with lots of attractions and eateries along its banks. Al Qasba Sharjah 06 556 0777
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Religious Sites
Jumeira Mosque, located at the beginning of Beach Road, is easily the most beautiful in the city and perhaps the best known. Its image features on the UAE’s Dhs.500 banknote. The
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Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House
Located in the Shindagha area near Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, it was built in 1916. The 1250 sq.m two storey house is made of stone and mud with traditional style windows, door
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Sheikh Saeed’s House
The official residence of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai (1912-1958) and grandfather of the present Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,The house, which dates fro
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The Bastakiya
The old district of Bastakiya with its narrow lanes and tall wind towers provides a hint of old Dubai. A short walk from Al Fahidi Fort, it is the largest concentration of traditio
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Union House
On the site of former ruler H.H.Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum’s office. A replica of the ‘Roundhouse‘ has been constructed to honour the site where documents were signed
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Highlights
Sharjah sees 11% more tourists in H1
The UAE emirate of Sharja recorded an 11% increase in the number of tourist arrivals in the first half of this year, compared to the same period in 2009, according to the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). The majority of tourists (45%) entering Sharjah during the first half were from Europe, while 25% were from the GCC, 14% were from Asian countries, 11% were from other Arab countries, and the remaining 5% came from the Commonwealth, the US, Africa and the Pacific Region. The authority also said the emirate's 107 hotel establishments (41 hotels and 66 hotel apartments) reported a 70% hotel occupancy rate during the period.
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