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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 16:10 Karishma 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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Al Fahidi Fort — 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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UAE Dirham — Did you know Al Fahidi Fort is featured on the Dh100 note? Image Credit: Pixabay

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20210118 dubai tourists — 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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181205 al fahidi bur dubai — 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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NAT-190124_TOURIST-SNAPSHOT_VS-6-(Read-Only) — 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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NAT 191119 MAJLIS GALLERY-16-1574668955737 — 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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