Dubai Municipality begins development of Clock Roundabout in Deira

A modern roundabout design that is in line with Dubai's urban development plans and preserves its heritage and urban value. From the source

Dubai Municipality has announced the start of development works for the Clock Roundabout in Deira, and the project will include the rehabilitation and implementation of the aesthetic view inside the roundabout, by mixing hard floors, green agriculture and multi-colored lighting, in addition to a new design for the water fountain inside, as part of the municipality's efforts to harness all its material and human potential, and its interest in sustainable urban and urban development that keeps pace with the aspirations of the Emirate of Dubai, and its plans for future urban and economic development.

Dawood Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said: "Dubai Municipality has developed development plans for all major landmarks in the Emirate of Dubai, including the development of the Clock Circle in Deira, which is one of the most important monuments and one of the most prominent engineering landmarks that the Emirate of Dubai is famous for. The project is part of the Municipality's objectives to work on high-level sustainable urban planning, which enhances Dubai's attractiveness and beauty, and ensures that it keeps pace with the future, by paying attention to heritage and urban landmarks and preserving them for current and future generations. The project is also in line with the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which aims to draw an integrated map to achieve sustainable urban development in Dubai, centered on people, and aims to improve the quality of life and enhance the global competitiveness of the emirate."

For his part, Director of Maintenance Department at Dubai Municipality, Eng. Jaber Al Ali, said that the development works currently being carried out by the municipality at the Clock Roundabout include cosmetic planting works, replacing existing floors with hardwood floors, implementing multi-colored lighting works, and redesigning the fountain, which will last three months.

Dubai Municipality will carry out the development works so that the modern design of the roundabout is in line with the style of Dubai, while preserving the basic structure of the roundabout without changing its heritage and urban value.

The tower, which was built in 1963, bears a special symbolism, as it is the first land crossing between Deira and Bur Dubai located at the most important traffic intersections in the emirate at the intersection of um Hurair Street and Al Maktoum Street, and the first point of connection to the main roads leading to Dubai before the construction of the Dubai-Abu Dhabi road.