Al Shindagha

Schindagha (Arabic الشندغة ash- Schindagha, DMG aš - Šindaġa ) is one of the oldest parts of Dubai.

It is located in the north of Bur Dubai, at the mouth of Dubai Creek, a natural inlet, the Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum was expanded.

In Schindagha is the old - now restored - House of Sheikh Said bin Maktoum died in 1958. It was the end of the 19th century in a strategic place near the sea - built - right on the creek. The Sheikh was able to observe from the observation towers of incoming ships. After an extensive restoration of the Palace of the public stands today as a museum. The palace is also known under the name of Bait al- Shaykh Sa ʿ Id al Maktoum ( Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House) or Bait al- Shaykh Sa ʿ īd ( Sheikh Saeed House).

Here in 1997, the Heritage and Diving Village was built by the government. It gives an insight into the culture and life in Dubai before the discovery of oil. Is closer Brought the visitors here the life of the Sea People as fishermen and pearl divers, as well as the traditional life of the Bedouin peoples. Cooks prepare during the "show cookings " traditional Arabic food in so-called food stalls.

One of the major routes in the city center of Dubai, the Al Shindagha Tunnel, connects with the Shindagha district of Deira and cross through the Dubai Creek.

25.2680255.29001Koordinaten: 25 ° 16 ' 5 " N, 55 ° 17' 24" E

• Geography (Dubai )
• Place in the United Arab Emirates