Did you know?

Mr Doleh started building the house in 1965

“I wanted a bungalow so I obtained a licence specifically for that.

"I figured I’d sell the land and relocate the house when land prices increased.”

"I changed my mind and built a “bungalow set on pillars” instead".

“Photos and movies about China and Japan inspired me.

"Later, I travelled to Thailand and realised my design was Indochinese.”

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The Chinese Pagoda House - Al Wasl Road

I remember seeing the Pagoda for the first time

I later found out the house was built and owned by Zakaria Ebrahim Khalel Doleh

Sometimes I'd see Mr Doleh at the Dubai Country Club

I drove past the Pagoda for over 10 years on my way to Port Rashid

Now, forty years later, I can watch this video and
learn from Mr Doleh the Pagoda's history

Len Chapman

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