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Sheikh
Saeed
Al
Maktoum
was
the
Ruler
of
Dubai
from
1921
to
1958
and
grandfather
to
the
current
ruler.
His
former
residence
has
been
rebuilt
and
restored
as
a
museum
that
is
a
fine
example
of
Arabian
architecture.
The
original
house
was
built
in
1896
by
Sheikh
Saeed's
father,
so
he
could
observe
shipping
activity
from
the
balconies.
It
was
demolished,
but
the
current
house
was
rebuilt
next
to
the
original
site,
staying
true
to
the
original
model
by
incorporating
carved
teak
doors,
wooden
lattice
screens
across
the
windows,
and
gypsum
ventilation
screens
with
floral
and
geometric
designs.
Thirty
rooms
are
built
around
a
central
courtyard
with
wind-tower
details
on
top.
Inside
are
the
exhibits
of
the
Dubai
Museum
of
Historical
Photographs
and
Documents,
with
many
wonderful
old
photographs
of
Dubai
from
the
period
between
1948
and
1953.
The
marine
wing
of
the
museum
has
photos
of
fishing,
pearling,
and
boat
building.
Throughout
the
building
there
are
many
letters,
maps,
coins,
and
stamps
on
display
showing
the
development
of
the
Emirate.
Nearby
is
the
Sheikh
Obaid
bin
Thani
House,
restored
with
displays
of
traditional
interiors.
Address:
Al
Khaleej
Road,
Bur
Dubai
A
very
interesting
and
educative
place
to
visit
if
you
want
to
learn
more
about
Sheikh
Saeed
Al
Maktoum
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