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The Infinity Bridge, formerly known as Al Shindagha Bridge. Dubai Media Office
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A view of the Infinity Bridge taken from Al Shindagha Museum area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House is on Dubai Creek in Al Shindagha. It was established around 1894 and is named after Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, who ruled Dubai from 1912 to 1958. Pawan Singh / The National
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Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House contains documents and pictures of Dubai, and is operated by the Dubai Department of Tourism. Pawan Singh / The National
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Al Shindagha neighbourhood is known today for its coral-clad houses, traditional wind towers and attractions such as the Heritage and Diving Museum, and Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The area was the residence of the Al Maktoum family until as recently as 1958, and was the home of the Dubai monarch at the time, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, the grandfather of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Parts of the area have been refurbished and turned into museums and restaurants. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Historical Al Shindaga, next to the creek in Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Tourists outside Al Gubaiba Water Transport Station. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Parts of the area have been refurbished and turned into museums and restaurants. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Heritage Village in Al Shindagha provides a glimpse of Dubai’s traditional culture, food and lifestyle. Pawan Singh / The National
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The Infinity Bridge, formerly known as Al Shindagha Bridge. Dubai Media Office
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A view of the Infinity Bridge taken from Al Shindagha Museum area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House is on Dubai Creek in Al Shindagha. It was established around 1894 and is named after Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, who ruled Dubai from 1912 to 1958. Pawan Singh / The National
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Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House contains documents and pictures of Dubai, and is operated by the Dubai Department of Tourism. Pawan Singh / The National
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Al Shindagha neighbourhood is known today for its coral-clad houses, traditional wind towers and attractions such as the Heritage and Diving Museum, and Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House. Reem Mohammed / The National
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The area was the residence of the Al Maktoum family until as recently as 1958, and was the home of the Dubai monarch at the time, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, the grandfather of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Parts of the area have been refurbished and turned into museums and restaurants. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Historical Al Shindaga, next to the creek in Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Tourists outside Al Gubaiba Water Transport Station. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Parts of the area have been refurbished and turned into museums and restaurants. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Heritage Village in Al Shindagha provides a glimpse of Dubai’s traditional culture, food and lifestyle. Pawan Singh / The National
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The Infinity Bridge, formerly known as Al Shindagha Bridge. Dubai Media Office
Timeframe: Al Shindagha is a proud symbol of Dubai’s history
The historic neighbourhood has been through major renovations over the years
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15 July, 2022
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