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The National
11 hours ago
- Business
- The National
Dubai refreshes look of Umm Suqeim Street as part of upgrade
Umm Suqeim Street is set for an upgrade. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have announced an initiative to landscape the thoroughfare from its intersection with Jumeirah Street to Al Khail Road. The project is part of plans to develop Jumeirah Street, Al Safa Street, and Al Wasl Street. Mattar Al Tayer, director general at the RTA, took to social media platform X to say that the new project goes beyond traditional road widening and development 'by integrating creative and aesthetic enhancements into the surrounding urban landscape.' 'It features upgraded pedestrian walkways, a dedicated cycling track, and complete streets (boulevards), alongside vibrant urban spaces designed to foster community interaction and create inclusive, dynamic environments,' he said. He said that the new project will support the expanding population as it will 'increase Umm Suqeim Street's capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.' The road refresh, will include the development of six intersections featuring four bridges and three tunnels spanning 4,100 metres in total. For commuters, the plans are set to strengthen connectivity across Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road. The project is expected to cut travel time between Jumeirah Street and Al Khail Road from 20 minutes to six minutes. In a statement, the RTA said that the development will establish a direct link between Mall of the Emirates Metro Station and nearby residential communities. Plans are also expected to enable free-flowing traffic over a 20km stretch from Jumeirah to Al Qudra Road. Tackling traffic Dubai's roads are getting busier, with the emirate's toll operator recently reporting more vehicles on its system, increased journeys and surging profits. Salik said the number of registered active vehicles including motorcycles increased 9.3 per cent year-on-year to 4.47 million. There was a 7.3 per cent increase in registered drivers for the same period. According to the Ministry of Interior, 383,086 new driving licences were issued in 2024 and Dubai's Statistics Centre population clock showed 3.93 million recently – up from 3.73 million on the same day last year.
Khaleej Times
13 hours ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Umm Suqeim street to hold 16,000 vehicles per hour, get new walkways
A project that will increase Umm Suqeim Street's capacity to 16,000 vehicles per hour, and reduce travel time between Jumeirah Street and Al Khail Road from 20 minutes to just six, was announced by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday. The upgrade of Umm Suqeim Street from its intersection with Jumeirah Street to Al Khail Road is part of the master plan to develop Jumeirah, Al Safa, and Al Wasl streets. 'The project enhances connectivity across four strategic transport corridors in Dubai — Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, and Emirates Road,' said Mattar Al Tayer, RTA Director-General and Chairman of the board of executive directors. 'The upgraded corridor will directly serve vital residential and development areas, including Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Manara, Al Sufouh, Umm Al Sheif, Al Barsha, and Al Quoz; home to more than two million residents,' he assured. The key features of the road project will also include pedestrian walkways, dedicated cycling tracks, boulevards, and vibrant urban spaces. The road project will include the upgrade of six key intersections along Umm Suqeim Street, including those connected with Jumeirah Street, Al Wasl Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, First Al Khail Street, Al Asayel Street, and Al Khail Road. A total of four bridges and three tunnels will be constructed with a total combined length of 4,100 metres. At the intersection with Jumeirah Street, a tunnel with two lanes in each direction will be constructed, complemented by a signalised surface-level junction. A second tunnel, comprising two lanes, will be constructed at the intersection with Al Wasl Street to facilitate traffic flow from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Jumeirah Street, while maintaining uninterrupted surface traffic in the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road. At its intersection with Sheikh Zayed Road, two bridges will be constructed to eliminate traffic overlap and enhance movement efficiency. A tunnel will also be developed at the intersection with First Al Khail Street to accommodate traffic coming from Al Barsha towards Sheikh Zayed Road, along with associated surface-level improvements.
Trade Arabia
2 days ago
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Meraas awards contract for key phase of Madinat Jumeirah Living
Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a construction contract worth over AED300 million ($81.6 million) to Al Sahel Contracting Company for Elara, the Phase 7 of the Madinat Jumeirah Living master plan. The latest phase in Madinat Jumeirah Living's Urban Edition, Elara, scheduled for completion in Q4 2026, features three residential towers offering 234 apartments, ranging from one-, two- and three-bedroom residences to four-bedroom penthouses, all of which embrace a contemporary design philosophy, said Meraas in a statement. The renewed contract follows the successful completion and handover of the first four phases of the landmark project, nestled in Dubai's most prestigious freehold neighbourhood. Al Sahel is currently developing the fifth phase of the project, now in its final stages of completion, it stated. Strategically located near Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Jumeirah Beach, the development offers breathtaking views of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. Set amidst lush green promenades and surrounded by pristine beaches, Madinat Jumeirah Living Elara is situated in one of the most desirable locations in the community, with easy access to modern amenities including fitness centres, play areas, swimming pools and a sports park. The announcement marks a milestone in the construction of this prime residential development, which is poised to redefine the city's urban landscape. Dubai Holding Real Estate CEO Khalid Al Malik said: "Madinat Jumeirah Living provides a unique blend of contemporary elegance and traditional tastes, setting a new standard for luxury living in one of Dubai's carefully curated neighbourhoods." "We are confident that Al Sahel Contracting Company, having demonstrated their commitment to quality and timely delivery, will successfully bring our vision of Madinat Jumeirah Living Elara to life. Through this development, we continue our legacy of crafting exceptional spaces that enhance and enrich our residents' daily experiences," he added. Engineer Moustafa Hassan, General Manager, Al Sahel Contracting Company, said: "We are proud to renew our partnership with Dubai Holding Real Estate for the latest phase of Meraas' prestigious Madinat Jumeirah Living project. This extended collaboration underscores our commitment to constructing world-class residences that are set to revitalise Dubai's urban cityscape." "Madinat Jumeirah Living Elara offers us an opportunity to craft immersive living spaces that balance functionality with aesthetics, and we look forward to setting new benchmarks in excellence," he added. Featuring seafront views and stunning architecture, Madinat Jumeirah Living combines modern comfort with traditional elegance, offering residents elevated community living with the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab as a backdrop.
Times
3 days ago
- General
- Times
Dear hotels, baths belong in bathrooms. The clue is in the name
Earlier this month I was in one of London's newest hotels, scratching my head over one particular item in the bedroom. It wasn't the king-sized bed, which was perfectly comfy and big enough for the five-year-old to practise his belly flops. Nor was it the light switches, so often a cause for confusion and rage in a hotel room; these ones were a perfectly straightforward on/off sort. No, it was that thing sitting primly next to the Crittall windows: a clawfoot bath. I like a bath as much as the next person, but who actually wants one in the bedroom? Who actually enjoys wallowing in the tub next to the bed, only to get out, wonder where the towels are and leave wet footprints all over the parquet flooring? Honestly, they have become my hotel nemesis. Even after almost a decade of marriage I do understand why couples might want to loll about staring into each other's eyes — but I'd rather do my ablutions in private, thank you very much. Enough with this tyranny! Baths belong in the bathroom. Hotels get a lot right in bedrooms: snazzy design, plugs where they need to be and, if you're lucky, a free minibar. But the humble bathroom is often either too wacky, small or just plain odd. I've lost count of the number of posh hotels I've stayed in where the bathroom is clearly an afterthought, tucked away in a cupboard-sized, windowless space (ahem, the Athenaeum in London), forcing my room-sharer and me to elbow each other while we're brushing our teeth. The new Jumeirah Marsa al Arab in Dubai was a marvel for many reasons, but mostly because the bathroom was almost as big as the room itself. Even when they are big enough, there are often weird things in them. What, for example, is the bidet doing there? Nobody has used these since the Eighties, except for perhaps washing sandy beach feet. My son is convinced they are children's lavatories. Bathrooms are a place where it's fine — no, preferable — to keep it simple. I don't want to faff about with complicated light or fan switches; nor do I want a double spa shower with more settings than my MacBook. While we're here, let's get rid of icky shower curtains; that twangy retractable clothes line that Americans are preternaturally fond of, but which will decapitate you if you forget to ping it back in; and toiletries welded to the wall. Do you think I want to steal your industrial-sized bottle of cheap two-in-one? Lots of proper bathroom hooks are non-negotiable. When I got out of the lovely (easy to turn on) steam shower in the Romeo hotel in Rome a few months ago, which played breathy Enya to twinkly lights, I had to grope around on the floor to find a towel. See also showers that don't have any sort of shelving, so you end up bending gracelessly to pick up your shampoo. Unless you're a Travelodge, there's no excuse for choosing savage spotlights over a more flattering option: I probably haven't had a coffee yet and am not ready to see what I actually look like. This is what my perfect hotel bathroom would look like. Give me a double sink and surfaces large enough to put my make-up bag on. I know they're dreadfully passé and un-eco, but I want those little toiletries in plastic bottles (I haven't bought shower gel since 2012 and don't want to start now). Proper light switches to control soft, lovely lighting. Fluffy bathmats. A chair or little stool to throw clothes onto, as at Le Meurice in Paris. I don't need a comb, a shoehorn or a sewing kit, but I would like proper vanity kits with cotton pads, and lots of flannels. Underfloor heating is the ultimate I'm-in-a-hotel luxury, but I would politely suggest we don't need heated marble to warm my bathrobe (just saying, Rosewood Hong Kong). What to do about the loo? Ideally, like the Goring Hotel in London, I want a tiny marble shelf to put my phone on. And I'd prefer for the lavatory not to be annexed in a different room, as they are in France, so I have to return to the bathroom to wash my hands. I also won't say no to a Japanese lavatory with heated seats, but I draw the line at a loo with a glass door, or worse, one with no door at all. Really, though, it's more straightforward than that. Call me a revolutionary, but what I really want to see in a hotel bathroom is … the bath. What annoys you about hotel bathrooms? Let us know in the comments below
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
4 days ago
- Health
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
14 Trending Wellness And Longevity Clinics In Dubai
Forget traditional spa experiences, longevity clinics are offering a new-age blend of anti-ageing treatments and mind-body transformation In a city synonymous with luxury and innovation, Dubai has become a global hub for next-generation wellness and longevity clinics. These spaces go far beyond traditional spa experiences, blending cutting-edge medical diagnostics with holistic healing to support graceful aging, optimal health, and complete mind-body alignment. Offering serene, light-filled spaces with sculptural interiors, state-of-the-art gyms, recovery lounges, and infrared saunas, there's nowhere better to relax and recharge while future-proofing your health. Here is our edit of wellness and longevity clinics in Dubai that promise transformative results. Samadhi Wellness Samadhi offers yoga classes, massage, reflexology, and hair services in a stunning Jumeirah space. Its onsite café serves fresh, nourishing dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients for full-body wellness. Keyani Wellness Center Located in Al Manara, Keyani offers holistic services like life coaching, sound healing, acupuncture, energy work, and yoga. The serene space also hosts Tania's Teahouse, serving organic teas and healthy bites, making it a hub for mind-body balance. Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie At One&Only One Za'abeel, this three-storey hub offers advanced treatments, aesthetic therapies, and personalised wellness programs. Highlights include the four-day City Wellness Retreat focused on vitality, movement, and nutrition. The AEON Clinic Located at Atlantis The Royal, AEON specializes in cellular regeneration and graceful ageing. Treatments include IV therapy, ozone therapy, and photobiomodulation, all preceded by a detailed scientific wellness assessment. SEVA A tranquil sanctuary in Jumeirah offering yoga, meditation, sound healing, and alternative therapies. Its garden café serves plant-based meals amid peaceful, zen-like surroundings that are ideal for relaxation and mindful connection. Banya Forrest Experience authentic Russian steam bath rituals on Bluewaters Island. Banya Forrest combines steam therapy, body scrubs, and venik rituals to aid detox, improve skin health, and boost metabolism. Blended Wellness Located at Dukes The Palm, Blended offers spa treatments, Pilates, HIIT, boxing, meditation, and full beauty services. This all-in-one destination also hosts regular wellness events and retreats. Contrast Wellness With branches at Palm Jumeirah and City Walk, Contrast offers contrast therapy using infrared saunas and ice baths. Add-on services include IV drips, massage, and guided recovery sessions. Joint Space Located in Alserkal Avenue, Joint Space fuses osteopathy, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and movement therapy. It also offers workshops and classes for all ages, focusing on long-term health and function. The Hundred Wellness Centre Founded by Emirati Asma Lootah, this Jumeirah-based centre combines Pilates, holistic therapies, organic markets, and a wellness café. A strong community spirit underpins every fitness class and coaching session. Sohum Wellness Sanctuary Blending Ayurveda with modern spa treatments, Sohum in Al Quoz offers therapies, healing rituals, yoga, and meditation. Guests can also dine at Taama, a plant-based restaurant focused on balance and flavour. AWAKEN Wellness Housed in Atlantis The Royal, AWAKEN Spa features reiki-certified therapists and spatial medicine. Treatments include massages, chakra balancing, and energy work, delivered in a state-of-the-art setting. Seven Wellness Club Spanning 36,000 sq ft, this club blends fitness, yoga, meditation, ice baths, and IV therapy. Refuel at The Dose café offering clean meals, weekly specials, and grab-and-go options. Peaq Wellness Located in Al Quoz, PEAQ blends contrast therapy, Lagree workouts, massage, and breathwork. Its community space and café create a third-place vibe for recovery, socialising, and mindful living.
