Experts' Choice Award Heritage House
What the experts agree on
This restored 1890s merchant's courtyard house showcases traditional Arabian architecture and furnishings across two floors, offering rare insight into pre-oil Dubai's domestic life and the city's architectural evolution.
“This renovated 1890 courtyard house, just north of the Spice Souq, once belonged to Sheikh Ahmed bin Dalmouk, the founder of Al-Ahmadiya School.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "One of the few old buildings left north of the creek, Heritage House belonged to a wealthy merchant family and has been restored to mimic the local fashions of the mid–20th century." Full review
Frommer's "It contains two floors overlooking an authentic Arabian courtyard. Rooms are traditionally furnished, with displays explaining the original purpose of items in each room." Full review
