“Preserving our heritage and culture is part of our national responsibility,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai recently stated during his visit to the Shindagha Heritage District. Set to be Dubai’s largest cultural project, Shindagha Heritage District aims to transform the area into a leading culture and heritage centre in the region. Focused on trade, crafts and the pearling industry, the project will boost cultural tourism for Dubai.