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

































                Revival of heritage markets


               He added: “Our main objective to revitalize 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 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 paving of the street, 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, while also
               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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               street-into-vibrant-pedestrian-tourist-corridor/
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