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2/20/24, 11:15 AM Dubai Municipality transforms Old Municipal Street into vibrant pedestrian tourist corridor
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 global tourist destination that seamlessly merges

contemporary allure with ancient cultural landmarks."

He added, "Our main objective to revitalise 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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