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He added: “Our main objective to revitalise the historic municipal street is to
breathe new life into Dubai's traditional markets and landmarks while also
enhancing the tourist experience through innovative approaches. This
involves enriching the area's visual appeal with heritage-inspired elements
that capture its unique identity, integrating recreational amenities, and creating
pedestrian-friendly spaces. Additionally, we aim to activate and stimulate the
adjacent markets to boost tourism attraction to the region.
The municipality carried out complete street paving, which was completely
closed to vehicular traffic for smooth operations. This initiative was aimed at
enriching the experience of tourists and visitors by making the area more
identifiable and fostering commercial activity to encourage investors to expand
their businesses in line with the street’s new identity.
Located in the Al Ras area of Deira, the Old Municipal Street links to various
heritage markets that overlook the banks of the Dubai Creek. These markets -
including the Gold, Dates, Fragrances, Al Ras, and Spices markets - are
distinctive tourist destinations that reflect Dubai’s history and the authentic
identity of the UAE.
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