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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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