Around 28 roads in Dubai have been renamed, which also includes the Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road neighbourhood. Yes, it has been renamed after the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa. In fact, several notable roads have been renamed under the new naming scheme that is being followed in Dubai.
28 Roads Renamed In Dubai
In a report by Khaleej Times, it was mentioned that 28 roads have been named by the Dubai Land Department. Among this, a list of names also includes the names of prominent roads, like the Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road, which is home to several buildings. Yes, these include apartments, hotel apartments, rooms, and offices. It has now been renamed.
What Are The New Names Of The Roads?
And if you are also wondering about all the other places that have been renamed, they are as follows –
- Al Khwaneej Third – Al Ttay
- Al Medhmar – Al Thanyah Second
- Al Minah – Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah
- Al Safouh Third – Al Thanyah First
- Al Suq Al Kabeer (Dubai) – Al Souq Al Kabeer
- Dubai Industrial City First – Saih Shuaib 2
- Dubai Industrial City Second – Saih Shuaib 3
- Dubai Industrial City Third – Saih Shuaib 4
- Emirates Hills First – Al Thanyah Fifth
- Emirates Hills Second – Al Thanyah Third
- Emirates Hills Third – Al Thanyah Fourth
- Festival City Second – Al Kheeran
- Golf City – Al Hebiah Fifth
- Jebal Ali Industrial – Jebal Ali Industrial Fifth
- Jebel Ali Village – Jebel Ali First
- Jumeirah Village First – Al Barsha South Fourth
- Jumeirah Village Second – Al Barsha South Fifth
- Motor City – Al Hebiah First
- Ranches – Wadi Al Asafa 6
- Sheikh Zayed Road – Burj Khalifa
- Sports City – Al Hebiah Fourth
- Sports City First – Al Hebiah Second
- UM NAHED 1 – Madinat Hind 1
- UM NAHED 2 – Madinat Hind 2
- UM NAHED 3 – Madinat Hind 3
- UM NAHED 4, Al Yufrah 2,
- Al Yufrah 3 – Madinat Hind 4
- Al Goze Second – Ghadeer Al Tair
- Esalal – Madinat Latifa
It Was Previously Announced That New Names Were To Be Assigned
The #Dubai Road Naming Committee introduces a new method for naming roads, blending authentic heritage, identity, and futuristic aspirations. This approach combines names and numbers for easy identification of internal roads, enhancing accessibility for motorists and visitors.… pic.twitter.com/z8dc73vDQq
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 9, 2024
This development comes after recently it was announced that a new mechanism will be followed for naming the roads. The announcement was made the previous week by the Dubai RTA on its official account on X. Yes. and looking at the first initiative, Al Khwaneej 2 area given names were inspired by local trees and flowers.
So, make sure to remember these new names of the roads in Dubai.
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