Thursday, April 08, 2010

Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House, Dubai

With the soft wind blowing we enjoyed our walk. On our way to the Heritage house from Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, we came across Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House. The entry to this house is free. It’s an old house with a large courtyard and several rooms for the family members and special entrance for the female guests. The Pippal tree (common in India) in the courtyard provided ample shade for the members entertaining their guests or enjoying a gathering. We were pleasantly surprised to see such a big old pippal tree in the courtyard. Now in the rooms are details on how the Universe started and teaching of Quran are beautifully shown in screens.

One of the first houses of Al Shindagha, Obaid bin Thani’s House was built in 1917 of maritime stones and gypsum, thus reflecting the prosperity of the region at that time due to the flourishing pearl trade.The 1250 sq.m two storey house is made of stone and mud with traditional style windows, doors and facades.The Sheikh Obaid Al Thani’s House, just like the Sheikh Saeed Aal Maktoum’s House and the adjoining Heritage Village, is itself a tribute to Dubai Government’s determination to preserve the local heritage and cultural values. The house is an oasis of tranquillity in an otherwise bustling month in Dubai’s calendar.

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