Old Bastakia Windtowers Dubai UAE
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Old Bastakia Dubai 1975In the early 1900s, Merchants from Persia were given land by Dubai's Ruler Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum to encourage them to bring their trade from Persia to the newly established free port of Dubai. They built coral rock and mud houses in Bastakia incorporating unique Windtowers designed by Persian Builders. These Windtowers trapped the prevailling breezes and kept the house interior cool during summer. Bastakia became neglected after the Merchants restablished in other parts of Dubai. Sections of Old Bastakia were demolished to make way for the new Government Buildings before there was a realisation of the historical importance and heritage value of these unique buildings. Dubai Municipality has restored most of the remaining parts of Bastakia. Boutique Hotels, cafes, restuarants and art galleries now occupy these unique buildings where once Iranian Merchants and their families lived and worked. 
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