Dubai’s renowned Sheikh Zayed Road neighborhood undergoes a significant transformation, adopting the name of the city’s iconic Burj Khalifa. Celebrating 14 years of towering prominence, the 830-meter structure now lends its name to the bustling neighborhood, overshadowing other skyscrapers along the city’s busiest road.
Prominent Shift: 28 Areas Experience Name Changes
This renaming initiative, announced by the Dubai Land Department, encompasses a total of 28 areas, reflecting the dynamic urban evolution within the city.
Diverse Landscape: Sheikh Zayed Road Neighborhood’s Appeal
The Sheikh Zayed Road stretch in Dubai houses a diverse range of buildings, including apartments, offices, hotel accommodations, and rooms. Its popularity among investors, renters, and tourists is attributed to its strategic proximity to landmarks such as Downtown, Business Bay, JLT, and Dubai Marina, as noted by the property classifieds website Bayut.
Comprehensive Changes: Other Renamed Areas and Codes: Sheikh Zayed Road neighborhoodÂ
As part of this initiative, several other areas have received new names. Motor City is now identified as Al Hebiah First, Ranches as Wadi Al Asafa 6, Sports City as Al Hebiah Fourth, and Al Quoz 2 as Ghadeer Al Tair. The Dubai Land Department has released a comprehensive list of the 28 renamed areas, complete with their updated codes.
Unveiling the Initiative: Seeking Clarity on Rationale and Timeline
The rationale and timeline behind these name changes remain unclear. Khaleej Times has reached out to the Dubai Land Department for a statement to provide insights into the decision-making process.
Parallel Effort: Dubai’s Innovative Road Naming Mechanism: Sheikh Zayed Road Neighborhood
In tandem with this initiative, Dubai recently introduced a novel mechanism for naming roads, commencing with the Al Khawaneej 2 area. The first phase of this endeavor saw roads adopting names inspired by local trees and flowers. Al Ghaf Street, named after a popular local tree species, exemplifies this blend of urban development and natural inspiration. Streets such as Al Sidr, Basil, Al Faggy, Al Samr, and Al Sharish in the area showcase a harmonious integration of urban and natural elements in the city’s landscape.
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