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Beautification project transforms major

intersection into a welcoming artwork

Dubai Municipality unveils beautification project that transforms the
intersection of Airport Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
into an artistic painting that welcomes visitors.

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As part of Dubai Municipality’s such vital projects in creating an attractive ⇒ The project spans over 360,000
commitment to enhancing the aesthetic environment for visitors and residents of square meters of landscaped
appearance of the city and highlighting the emirate alike.
spaces, with a total cost of AED 26
its uniqueness and brilliance as a Al Hajri said: “This project is one of a million.
distinguished global destination, the series of projects implemented by Dubai ⇒ An iconic design welcomes visitors
municipality announced the completion Municipality within the framework of to Dubai, offering a modern visual
of the beautification and greening project greening and beautifying the emirate,
at the intersection of Airport Road and as the project contributes to enhancing appeal that reflects the city's
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Dubai’s attractiveness and distinction in charm and serves as the first
presenting an icon that welcomes visitors providing a balanced environment that impression for arrivals.
to Dubai with a wonderful modern view combines urban development and takes ⇒ Innovative lighting systems highlight
that adds a unique charm that reflects the into account the elements of environmental Dubai's beauty, providing a unique
city’s appeal from above. sustainability. Therefore, we continue to nighttime visual experience for
travelers.
Dubai Municipality was keen to ensure that implement projects that aim to increase
the project features a unique design that the vegetation cover and add an aesthetic plants were planted, in addition to a variety
reflects the spirit of modernity and takes touch that contributes to enhancing Dubai’s of shrubs and soil covers of different types
into account the principles of sustainability, position and global presence.” The project that were carefully selected to add plant
given the importance of this intersection to beautify and green the intersection of diversity that enriches the aesthetic scene.
as one of the first landmarks that visitors Airport Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Innovative plant fences were also designed
to the emirate see. The design included Zayed Road covers an area of more than to add vitality to the design and enhance
welcoming phrases in Arabic and English, 360,000 square metres, at a total cost of its visual appeal, and were supported by
“Welcome to Dubai,” which enhances the AED 26 million, making it one of the largest modern and advanced irrigation systems
feeling of distinction and welcome among beautification projects in the emirate. The that improve water use efficiency and
visitors from the moment they arrive. design features striking aesthetic elements ensure the long-term sustainability of
His Excellency Dawood Al Hajri, Director including the use of coloured pebbles plants to achieve a balance between natural
General of Dubai Municipality, stressed that and innovative night lighting, providing a beauty and sustainability.
this project is in line with the vision of His unique visual experience for visitors both Dubai Municipality intends to implement
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid during the day and at night. Thanks to the more agricultural landscape projects to
Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime carefully thought-out colour coordination, highlight the beauty and uniqueness of
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, travellers can enjoy the beauty of the Dubai and enhance its position as a global
to make Dubai the best city to live in the project throughout the day, as the lighting tourist destination with unprecedented
world. It also embodies the municipality’s elements are one of the features that standards. These initiatives contribute to
continuous efforts to double the green add a charming atmosphere to the area, adding a unique aesthetic character to the
spaces in the emirate and enhance the city’s highlighting its distinction and uniqueness. city and strengthening its urban appeal, in
aesthetics in line with global sustainability The project included a diverse agricultural line with its future vision for growth and
standards, pointing out the importance of landscape system, where 50,000 trees and distinction.

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