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Dubai Residents Can Now Name Future Roads and Streets

New Platform Enables Public Participation in Naming Dubai Streets

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Dubai Residents Can Now Name Future Roads and Streets

Dubai Municipality has introduced a new platform that allows residents to propose names for upcoming roads and streets across the city.

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Guidelines for Naming

If you’re thinking of naming a street after yourself or a loved one, well, proposed names must only be those that reflect Dubai's identity and encompass its history, heritage, values, and cultural diversity. The initiative, overseen by the Dubai Road Naming Committee, aims to foster community engagement but is still bound by certain standards.

Diverse Naming Categores

According to the Dubai Media Office, suggested names can range from Arabic and Islamic motifs to art, culture, and poetic references. They may also draw inspiration from local flora, fauna, environmental sustainability, marine life, and historical landmarks.

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How to Participate

If you're interested in suggesting names, you can visit roadsnaming.ae to submit your proposals.

Recent Naming Examples

The committee rwcently named roads in Al-Khawaneej after local trees and plants, such as Ghaf Street, Sidr, Reehan, Faghi, Samer, and Shareesh.

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