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Municipality has proven effective, particularly during the recent rainfall. Furthermore, a
pumping station with a capacity exceeding 280 cubic meters per hour has also been
established, along with a tank with a capacity of 1,000 cubic meters. As part of
beautification efforts at the intersection, the Municipality has also installed multi-color
linear lighting systems.

H.E. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasised the
significance of agricultural beautification initiatives and highlighted the efforts to expand
green spaces across Dubai. These efforts reflect the vision of His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and
Ruler of Dubai.

Al Hajri stated that increasing green spaces in Dubai is integral to the Municipality’s
strategies aimed at promoting environmental sustainability in the emirate.

Inspired Idea

The design of the intersection at Al Meydan and Al Khail roads has been inspired by the
patterns of horse hoof prints. The outcome is a unique artwork that combines elements
of wild nature with thoughtfully chosen ornamental plants. To elevate the aesthetic
appeal of the city, the Municipality has enriched the landscape by planting diverse
evergreen tree species.

Planting Chorisia Trees For The First Time

The intersection area will be adorned with ‘Chorisia’ trees (Chorisia Speciosa), for the
first time ever in Dubai.

This tree, belonging to the mallow family, features a broad, swollen stem that serves as
a water reservoir. It also features large pink-red flowers.

In 2023, the Municipality accomplished an exceptional milestone in tree planting within
the Emirate, with the successful planting of over 185 thousand trees, fulfilling the
complete objectives of the Green Dubai initiative. This achievement led to the addition
of an extra 234 hectares to the green area in Dubai.

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