The donated items shed light on the gold jewellery used by the Emirati women some decades ago. The collection was donated by the Emirati out of his love for the country and desire to keep the future generations enlightened about the traditions and culture of the UAE. 

 

 

 

Mr. Al Mutairi said the collection would go a long way in highlighting the rich heritage and culture of the region and would also encourage others to follow suit. The invaluable collection includes a necklace using gold coins and a set of precious stones in addition to Burqha (Veil) made from threads using gold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sheikh Saeed House attracts about 50,000 visitors annually, making it the third most-visited tourist site in the emirate.

 

Four elegant wind-towers distinguish this building in the Heritage and Diving Village complex that showcases the history and development of Dubai. This was once the seat of the local government, the official residence of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, grandfather of the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H. H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

 

Holding the distinction of being one of the oldest buildings in the emirate, Sheikh Saeed house has an impressive collection of photographs, documents, paintings, lithographs and art objects that vividly portray the early development of the emirate.  Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum ruled Dubai from 1912 to 1958. This 30-room house was built from sandstone in 1896. For many years it served as a communal residence for the Al Maktoum family. Sheikh Saeed lived here from 1888 until his death in 1958. The house was reopened as a museum in 1986 and remains under the jurisdiction of the DTCM.

 

1.     Rare jewellery collection donated by an UAE national for display at Sheikh Saeed House in Al Shindagha

 

2.     Abdullah Al Mutairi, DTCM Consultant and Acting Executive Director of Heritage Sites