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2/20/24, 11:06 AM                                      WAM - Emirates News Agency
                     elements  such  as  the  iconic  Al  Mandus.  To  ensure


                     comfort and authenticity, the street is now adorned with


                     traditional         seating        areas       and       heritage-inspired


                     umbrellas, offering tourists a glimpse into the historical


                     essence of one of Dubai's oldest places.


                     Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality,



                     emphasised  the  strategic  importance  of  the  Old


                     Municipal Street project as part of a broader initiative to


                     rejuvenate Deira and Bur Dubai’s historic areas, as well


                     as  various  heritage  sites  and  markets  across  the


                     emirate. Al Hajri said, “We are working towards making


                     Dubai  more  attractive  and  aesthetic  by  providing


                     attractive  and  integrated  facilities  while  preserving  the


                     Emirate's  historical  architectural  identity.  This  is  to


                     cement the status of Dubai as a premier global tourist


                     destination that seamlessly merges contemporary allure



                     with ancient cultural landmarks.”


                     He added, “Our main objective to revitalise the historic


                     municipal  street  is  to  breathe  new  life  into  the


                     traditional markets and landmarks of Dubai, while also


                     enhancing  the  tourist  experience  through  innovative


                     approaches.  This  involves  enriching  the  area's  visual




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