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2/20/24, 11:22 AM Dubai Municipality transforms Old Municipal Street into vibrant pedestrian tourist corridor - Middle East News 247

Dubai Municipality transforms Old

Municipal Street into vibrant pedestrian

tourist corridor

By Middle East News 247 February 19, 2024

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
revitalized 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.

H.E. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasized 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.”

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