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2/20/24, 11:23 AM PRESSR: Dubai Municipality transforms Old Municipal Street into vibrant pedestrian tourist corridor — TradingView News
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.”

Revival of heritage markets

He added: “Our main objective to revitalize 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.

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