Hatta mosques renovated

Dubai Municipality recently renovated the traditional Al Sharia Musalla and Bait Al Waly in the Hatta area.

Rashad Bukhash, Director of Architectural Heritage Department, said the renovation work was part of the municipality's plan for renovation of mosques in Dubai.

"The restoration and reconstruction work, based on scientific and international standards, forms an important point in the strategy of the Architectural Heritage Department, which is keen on the restoration and reconstruction of existing buildings in historic areas in Dubai," said Bukhash.

"The restoration work was done according to international specifications by workers who have high skill and efficiency. With the help of the Fujairah Municipality, we had undertaken renovation of the historical Bidya mosque and some architectural conservation projects in Ras Al Khaimah, in addition to providing expertise and support in the restoration projects in Syria, Morocco and Yemen to preserve the urban and architectural heritage landmarks in the Arab states as a highlight of the features of culture and tradition," he said.

"The historic buildings are Dubai's tourist attractions but to make the area vital, historic buildings are used for commercial and awareness purposes."