{"id":21504,"date":"2024-12-08T11:32:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T11:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=21504"},"modified":"2024-12-08T11:32:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T11:32:22","slug":"ambitious-dubai-walk-project-to-transform-city-into-a-pedestrian-haven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/ambitious-dubai-walk-project-to-transform-city-into-a-pedestrian-haven\/","title":{"rendered":"Ambitious &#8216;Dubai Walk&#8217; Project to Transform City into a Pedestrian Haven"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai has announced an exciting new project, <strong>the <em>Dubai Walk<\/em><\/strong>, aimed at creating an extensive <strong>3,300km pedestrian-friendly network<\/strong> to enhance mobility and encourage walking in the city. Spearheaded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the initiative seeks to redefine urban living with walkways, green trails, and cutting-edge pedestrian facilities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-21506\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/o3y09il41k81dl8pn1-1024x494.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/o3y09il41k81dl8pn1-1024x494.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/o3y09il41k81dl8pn1-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/o3y09il41k81dl8pn1-768x371.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/o3y09il41k81dl8pn1-1536x741.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/o3y09il41k81dl8pn1-2048x988.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/o3y09il41k81dl8pn1-150x72.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Dubai Walk Master Plan will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate-controlled pathways<\/strong> allowing pedestrians to walk comfortably year-round with innovative cooling technology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>112 km of scenic waterfront pathways and 124 km green trails<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>110 pedestrian bridges and tunnels<\/strong> to ensure seamless connectivity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>150km of rural and mountainous walkways<\/strong> for nature lovers and adventurers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The project is designed to complement Dubai&#8217;s vision of becoming not only bicycle-friendly but also a leader in pedestrian accessibility and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21508\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2430843185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2430843185.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2430843185-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2430843185-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2430843185-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The initial phase begins at two significant locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Museum of the Future<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A futuristic 2 km-long climate-controlled bridge with open spaces, retail hubs, and connections to major landmarks such as the Dubai World Trade Centre, Emirates Towers, and DIFC.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Al Ras<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A 15km historical trail weaving through old Dubai\u2019s waterfront areas, enriched with greenery and cultural displays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The <em>Dubai Walk<\/em> project will be implemented in three phases, expanding across 160 neighborhoods<\/strong>, including Al Barsha 2, Al Khawaneej 2, and Al Mizhar 1. Signature pedestrian bridges on Al Ittihad Street, Tripoli Street, and Dubai-Al Ain Road will enhance connectivity for both urban and suburban areas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21507\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2362541915.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2362541915.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2362541915-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2362541915-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2362541915-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>By 2040, Dubai aims to establish over 6,500km of integrated pathways<\/strong>, upgrading 2,300km of existing paths and introducing an additional 900km post-2040.<\/p>\n<p>To encourage walking, <strong>a smart app will track users\u2019 walking habits<\/strong>, offer rewards through redeemable points, and provide information on nearby attractions and events. This user-friendly tool combines fitness motivation with exploration, making it ideal for residents and tourists.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21509\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/transform.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/transform.jpg 860w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/transform-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/transform-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/transform-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aligned with <a href=\"http:\/\/dubai2040.ae\/en\/\"><strong>Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan<\/strong><\/a>, this initiative supports the vision of a 20-minute city where residents can access essential services and destinations within a short walk or bike ride. Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that the <em>Dubai Walk<\/em> redefines mobility by offering options ranging from walking and cycling to futuristic aerial taxis.<\/p>\n<p>With this visionary project, Dubai continues its journey to becoming a global leader in urban innovation, sustainability, and quality of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai has announced an exciting new project, the Dubai Walk, aimed at creating an extensive 3,300km pedestrian-friendly network to enhance mobility and encourage walking in the city. Spearheaded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the initiative seeks to redefine urban living with walkways, green [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":21505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"tags":[{"id":15448,"slug":"news","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News"}}],"countries":[{"id":15497,"slug":"uae","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/uae\/","api_id":254,"title":{"rendered":"UAE"}}],"cities":[{"id":15498,"slug":"dubai","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/uae\/dubai\/","api_id":1,"title":{"rendered":"Dubai"}}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21504","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21504"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21504\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21504"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}