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2/27/24, 10:29 AM Dubai Municipality invests Dh112m to upgrade Dubai Creek's historic pier, walls
extend over a 2.3-kilometre expanse along the Bur Dubai side,

further solidifying the creek's structural integrity.

H.E. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality,

emphasized the project's significance in elevating Dubai's global

standing as a premier tourism and commercial destination. Al

Hajri articulated that the initiative exemplifies the municipality's

steadfast commitment to strategic and sustainable development,

aimed at enhancing coastal facilities and infrastructure across the

Emirate.

"The project is poised to enhance the security and safety of

maritime traffic and commercial operations within Dubai Creek.

As a vital artery of Dubai's growth, the creek not only facilitates

the passage of over 13,000 ships annually but also fosters

economic and social prosperity within the emirate", said Al Hajri.

Along with fortifying the creek's defences against climate change

and rising sea levels, the municipality has conducted meticulous

technical studies to devise construction designs adhering to the

highest global standards. These measures aim to preserve the

stability of supporting walls while mitigating the risks posed by

seasonal weather fluctuations.

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