Historical
value and characteristics of the site: The building dates to
1896, where is the headquarters for the ruler and so constitutes
an era in the history of the emirate, which earned him the historic
significance of the functional, and then gained further interest
in terms of architecture and art, where there is a richness
of its components construction and elements of heritage, in
addition to strategic location, where he supervises building
on Dubai Creek business, which is the main artery of economic
life and business in the Emirate of Dubai.
Restoration project and rehabilitation: The municipality had
decided in 1981 restored the building to keep it as cost consultant
will prepare drawings, which take into account the conservation
of architectural elements and the plastic and original components
of the building has included the restoration project Relay for
buildings, foundations and ceilings with the addition of fixtures
Alaktromekanikip required in the context of maintaining traditional
character has been the completion of the restoration 1986. The
aim of the building and re-insert in today's environment has
been furnishing the building for use as a museum of pictures
and historical documents of the emirate and through the use
of modern technologies appropriate means and methods of presentation
of the building is testament to the culture of Dubai and its
historical development.
The positive impact of the project: The building currently nucleus
attract urban and tourism, which helps to develop the region
in a positive way, and is the building currently architectural
landmark is characterized by features of cultural and creative
architectural and artistic beauty, which his family after this
restoration flour and rehabilitation to the award for Arab Towns
Organization in Architectural Conservation. Dating from the
late 1800s, Sheikh Saeed’s House was built in a commanding
position near the sea so the Ruler could observe shipping
activity from its balconies.
With its windtowers and layers of rooms built around a central
courtyard, it is a fine example of regional architecture. |
