Heritage House

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  • Address
    Al-Ahmadiya St, Deira
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  • Phone
    226 0286

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Lonely Planet review

Feeling peckish? At this renovated 1890 courtyard house, visitors are treated to cups of tea and little bowls of chick peas, a traditional Emirati snack. Don't race off the moment you've finished your free food, because this is a rare opportunity to see inside a wealthy pearl merchant's residence.

Like the old Bastakia buildings, the house is built from coral and gypsum, and has a central courtyard onto which all rooms look, and verandas to prevent sunlight from heating the rooms. The charming staff are more than happy to show you round and refill your bowl of chick peas, should you still be hungry.