subject: Sheikh Saeed's House A Historical Masterpiece [print this page] Dubai remains to be the financial, cultural, shopping and entertainment hub of the United Arab Emirates. As one of the first countries to come up with the idea for the shopping festival, Dubai is an innovative city that shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. With the development of what will soon be the largest manmade island and what is today the tallest tower in the world, Dubai creates new and exciting ways and means of living and holidaying.
Some of the best attractions in Dubai include; shopping in the iconic Dubai Mall, a trip on Seawings Dubai, desert safaris, Talise Spa, Ski Dubai, gold souq, Atlantis Waterpark, Jumeriah Park, Palm Dubai and Sheik Saeeds House.
Listed as a national monument of the city that was built in 1896, the Sheik Saeeds House can be found along the scenic Dubai Creek. It was once the official residence of the ruler Sheiks Saeed Al Maktoum (1912-1958) and grandfather of the current ruler. Recognized as the architect of modern Dubai, Sheik Saeeds House is tribute to his great life and work. A rich source of artefacts detailing the history and culture of Dubai can be found on the premises that combine rare photographs, coins and various documents.
The architecture of the building is popular of the design and work carried out in the Gulf during that area. Made up of coral that is covered in lime and then plastered over, Sheikh Saeeds House is made up of several courtyards, bedrooms, bathrooms and family units that brim with beautiful lattice work and geometric designs. One of the earliest cooling systems can be found in this amazing cultural attraction of Dubai, which are four central towers called Barjeels.
Visitors to Sheikh Saeeds House will discover not only the ornate lifestyle of this ruler but also rare photographs that re-tell the discovery of oil, their reliance on pearl diving and fishing industries.
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