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In photos: 9 things to know about Dubai's

Al Fahidi Fort
Sheikh Hamdan announced initiative to preserve the historic structure today

Published:  January 20, 2021 16:10Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Assistant Online Editor

  

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Dubai is undertaking a new renovation project, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive
Council, announced on Wednesday, while recreating an iconic photo of the late Sheikh
Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (pictured above). The initiative would be to renovate Al
Fahidi Fort, which is also home to Dubai Museum.Image Credit: Dubai Media Office
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The Dubai Fort, which is at least 200 years old, is situated on the south side of Dubai
Creek, in the Al Souk Al Kabir area. Here are 9 things to know about the historic
building.Image Credit: Gulf News Archives
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The Al Fahidi Fort was built in 1787 and served as the headquarters for the Ruler of the
emirate. It was restored during the reign of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al
Maktoum.Image Credit: Gulf News Archives
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In later years, the fort turned into an arsenal for artillery and weapons. It was also used
as a prison for the outlaws. Today, of course, it is a hot spot for tourists and UAE
residents alike.Image Credit: Gulf News Archives
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In 1971, the year when the UAE was founded, Al Fahidi Fort was officially inaugurated
as the Dubai Museum and began showcasing the history and heritage of the emirate of
Dubai.Image Credit: Gulf News Archives
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In 1995, the second section of the museum located under the fort was opened, which
contains exhibits and collections from the period before the discovery of oil as well as
antiquities that were found in Dubai’s archaeological sites.Image Credit: Gulf News
Archives
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Did you know Al Fahidi Fort is featured on the Dh100 note?Image Credit: Pixabay
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Al Fahidi Fort welcomed around 1.5 million visitors in 2019, bringing the total number
of visitors to the museum since its inauguration to almost 17 million visitors from across
the world.Image Credit: AFP
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At the Al Fahidi Fort, you will encounter a number of inventions that the country
enjoyed years before they became mainstream elsewhere. This includes an ‘air-
conditioning’ system or wind towers (pictured) that were used to funnel air over damp
walls, making homes cooler as it rushed in.Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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 The 4,000
square metres has a number of wings, including one that explains the history of pearl
diving and astronomy.Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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The neighbourhood is also full of small shops with art and souvenirs, making for a
perfect day trip - and offering lovely Instagram opportunities.Image Credit:
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