The proposal aimed to preserve Shaikh Isa bin Ali House, Siyadi House, the wind towers, the neighbourhood of journalist Abdullah Al Zayed house, and other historical and traditional sites. However, Deputy Ghanim Al Buaneen argued that BD5 million was too little and said the island needed between BD50 million and BD100 million for the facelift of old and deserted areas. Many neighbourhoods have became ghost areas with citizens having moved to better locations with proper parking space and facilities, he said adding that the project to develop old districts was good.

Under the proposal, the government will acquire land to expand roads and build housing units for Muharraq residents. Most areas in Muharraq are crowded and old houses are located along narrow roads and difficult to access by cars. Most citizens have rented out their homes to expatriate workers. Many have sold homes to businessmen who have raised residential or commercial buildings on the plots, “and that if the government did not take prompt action, then Muharraq would lose its heritage for ever”.

Deputy Dr Ali Ahmed said the effort to preserve Bahrain's traditions had not been a success story due to the government's poor planning and the public unawareness about the initiatives. “Although Muharrraq has a lot to offer to tourists, how can we attract them if most of our traditional sites are in crowded areas?" he asked.