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2/20/24, 11:15 AM Dubai Municipality Transforms Old Municipal Street into Vibrant Pedestrian Tourist Corridor
Dubai Municipality has successfully completed the Old Municipal Street

project in Deira, marking a significant transformation from a traditional

thoroughfare to a bustling commercial pedestrian tourist pass.

Stretching from the Ras area to the renowned Gold Market, this revitalised

street promises an immersive journey into the heart of Dubai’s rich heritage.

Under the project, the municipality carried out a comprehensive overhaul,

including developing street paving, installation of a new gate, lighting

enhancements, and the integration of heritage elements such as the iconic Al

Mandus. To ensure comfort and authenticity, the street is now adorned with

traditional seating areas and heritage-inspired umbrellas, offering tourists a

glimpse into the historical essence of one of Dubai's oldest places.

Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, emphasised 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

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