Dubai Historical District launches heritage tour

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Dubai Historical District launches heritage tour The Dubai Historical District conducted the first heritage tour programme of the historical area of Khor Dubai, also known as Dubai Creek, for visitors with trained Emirati guides. Titled Tales from the Past, the heritage tour highlights the importance of Dubai’s historical and culturally rich areas. The Dubai Historical District (DHD) Rejuvenation Executive Committee comprising of the Dubai Municipality, Dubai Tourism, and Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (DCAA) introduced the tours as part of UAE’s 44th National Day celebrations. The initiative complements the renovation of Khor Dubai and other historical neighbourhoods of Al Shindagha, Bur Dubai, Al Fahidi and Deira, showcasing the Emirate’s heritage, specifically in the fields of trade, handicrafts and pearl diving. Covering 1.5 sq kms, the development will be based on five pillars of tradition, heritage, trade, community and place making – ensuring the original fabric of the area is preserved and made easy for visitors to navigate. Khor Dubai will have pedestrian spaces where historical stories will be displayed on smart application platforms along with monuments that depict stories of the past, brought to life by the tour guides. The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in cooperation with the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, trains and licences Emirati tour guides through a specially created Tour Guide Certification Programme. The initiative not only provides local talents with the opportunity to showcase their skills but also helps them introduce visitors to the UAE’s heritage to enrich their knowledge and experience. The tour also supports communication with other cultures from all around the world to draw a clear and concise image of what it means to be Emirati. The tour starts from the heritage area of Al Shindagha next to Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum House where one can trace Dubai’s roots, when it was a pearling village. The tour Tales from the Past can be booked online at http://dubaidesertgate.com/. news@7days.ae Read the original story at: Dubai Historical District launches heritage tour