Deira - Heritage House

Heritage House was built in 1890 as the home of a wealthy Iranian merchant. In 1910, it became the home of Sheikk Ahmed bin Dalmouk, a famous pearl merchant in Dubai. Heritage House is located on the Deira side of Dubai Creek.

Restored in 1994, Heritage House is now a traditional family home with 10 rooms and a large courtyard.

The first room in the house is the meeting or majlis room where guests were welcomed.

A majlis for women is located off the courtyard in a separate area of Heritage House to allow for privacy. The courtyard is commonly found in Gulf homes as a means of providing light and air to the rooms surrounding it. The courtyard of Heritage House has been restored to provide these functions.