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MUSEUMS AND HERITAGE SITES Dubai’s famed heritage areas and museums are a must see for all visitors. Displaying relics from the emirate’s glorious past, they showcase the cultural roots of the emirate. The Government has also carefully preserved the ancient landmarks of the city. Most tour operators offer packages that stop at these fascinating historic sites and should be an indispensable part of your travel itinerary. al ahmaDiya sChool anD heritaGe house
Established in 1912 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Bin Dalmouk, Al Ahmadiya was Dubai’s first school and taught the Holy Qu’ran, Arabic calligraphy, grammar, mathematics and literature. Fees were nominal amounting to a couple of rupees. The tuition for students of impoverished families was paid by the sheikhs. In 1956, with the introduction of
formal education in Dubai, Al Ahmadiya introduced English, Sociology and Science as a part of its new curriculum. al Boom tourist villaGe
This majestic structure juxtaposed by the Dubai Creek is reminiscent of an Emirati village where visitors can experience the authentic spirit of Arabian hospitality. The village consists of a 2,000 seat banquet hall, a coffee shop, a restaurant that serves the freshest of seafood as well as international gourmet, an ornamental lake and marina. Guest can also book a dhow cruise on any one of the five traditional dhows that belong to and set sail from the village. Bait al WaKeel
Built in 1934 by the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Bait Al Wakeel was Dubai’s first office building. Situated on the edge of the Dubai Creek, exploring dubai