# Pre-Oil Emirati Life: A Study of Bait Al Naboodah Heritage
> Explore the architecture and history of Bait Al Naboodah in Sharjah through this multimedia journalism pitch documenting pre-oil Emirati social history.

Tags: emirati-heritage, sharjah-history, bait-al-naboodah, cultural-preservation, journalism-pitch, traditional-architecture, pearling-history
## Bait Al Naboodah: Bridging the Gap to Pre-Oil Emirati Life
- A Multimedia Journalism Project Pitch exploring the transition from traditional to modern Emirati living.

## Story Idea & Angle
- **Topic:** Traditional Emirati architecture and life in Sharjah.
- **Objective:** Investigating heritage sites as educational tools for the 'urbanized' generation.
- **Research Question:** How effectively does the site communicate social history to today's youth?

## Historical Context of Bait Al Naboodah
- **Origins:** Built circa 1845, the home of wealthy pearl merchant Obaid bin Eisa bin Ali Al Shamsi.
- **Architecture:** Two-story courtyard residence featuring coral stone, gypsum, and traditional wind towers (Barjeel).
- **Restoration:** A major 2018 restoration transformed the site into a museum dedicated to the pearling economy.

## Multimedia Strategy
- **Video & Interviews:** Immersive layouts and expert-guided tours.
- **Audio:** Podcasts capturing traditional hospitality and daily routines.
- **Photography:** High-res documentation of wind towers and architectural details.
- **Data:** Visual comparisons between traditional and modern homes.

## Production Roadmap
- **February:** Site visits and initial capture.
- **March:** Interviews, scripting, and recordings.
- **April:** Designing interactive elements and data visualizations.
- **May:** Final assembly and project submission.

## Execution Plan & Challenges
- **Equipment:** Camera, tripod, mic, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- **Key Sources:** Expert insights from Professor Kevin Mitchell, Omar Darwish, and personal family interviews.
- **Challenges:** Ensuring absolute cultural accuracy and deep research to bridge personal knowledge gaps.
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