Fujairah Just Dropped a Musical Road—And It's Going Viral
This nearly 1-km stretch isn't your average rumble strip situation. These grooves are carefully engineered to 'play' music when your tyres hit the right speed. Drive at around 100 to 105 km/h, stick to the rightmost lane, and voilà—your car becomes a piano on wheels.
What started as a local art project by the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy has now blown up online. From shocked drivers to full-on road trip plans, people are flocking to hear the road for themselves.
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'I thought something was wrong with my car at first,' said Fujairah resident Omar Al Obiadi. 'But then I heard the rhythm and realised it was music! Now I purposely drive in that lane every time.'
Tourists Are Driving In Just for the Tune
Dubai resident Amr Ahmed Kazeem was equally surprised. 'I was alone heading to a meeting when I suddenly heard the tune. I didn't even know roads could do that!'
Others are planning whole day trips around the road. Nida Amaan packed snacks, her kids, and made the drive from Dubai after spotting it on Instagram. Her kids now call it "the singing road."
Want to Hear the Music? Here's How
Speed matters: Stick to 100–105 km/h for the cleanest notes
Use the last lane: The rightmost side has the musical strips
Align your tyres: Make sure your right tyres are fully over the strip
Keep it steady: Any wobble can ruin the melody
Turn off your radio: Let the tyres take the spotlight
Stay Safe While You Jam
Don't record while driving —let a passenger film it
Check traffic around you before switching lanes
No sudden brakes —you're not in a music video
Respect the road —not everyone is there for the vibes
What's Next for Fujairah?
According to Ali Obaid Al Hafiti, Director of the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, this musical road is here to stay. And even better? More are coming. Future installations will feature local UAE music, bringing even more cultural vibes to the streets.
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