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2/26/24, 11:03 AM Dubai Municipality initiates project to develop Dubai Creek pier, upgrade support walls | Emirates News Agency
reconstructing sections that have been damaged and

dilapidated over the past 50 years, and preventing

potential flooding during harsh weather conditions. This

effort aims to minimize disruptions to commercial traffic

caused by flooding or bad weather.

The project is set to be implemented in two phases, with

the initial phase involving the restoration of a 2.1 km

stretch along the Deira side of Dubai Creek. The site will

be divided into multiple sections, and each segment will

be sequentially patterned to ensure uninterrupted

docking traffic. The second phase will cover a 2.3 km

length on the Bur Dubai side.

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Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality,

stated that the project highlights Dubai Municipality’s

commitment to transforming Dubai into a more

attractive and innovative city by enhancing various

elements and services it offers through the strategic and

sustainable development of all coastal facilities and

infrastructure in the Emirate. The goal is to solidify

Dubai’s position as a global tourism hub and augment

its economic and commercial prosperity.

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