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The ancient palace of Sheikh Saeed, former ruler of Dubai and grandfather of the present Ruler, Sheikh Maktoum, has been lovingly restored to stand proud again along the banks of the Creek.

With its wind-towers and layers of rooms built around a central courtyard, it is a fine example of the region's traditional architecture.

Dubai Museum Al Fahidi Fort, which houses the Dubai Museum, is another imposing building. It once guarded the landward approaches to the town. Built in the last century, it has been extensively restored and refurbished.

A large underground display area provides a fascinating taste of the culture and life of Dubai down the ages.

Visitors may walk through life-size dioramas, complete with sound effects, featuring various everyday scenes and activities from the past.

Also on display are artefacts from excavations in the emirate, including objects found in graves made 3,000 or 4,000 years ago at Al Qusais.