You will soon be able to suggest new names for Dubai roads, here’s how

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Some roads in Dubai will be renamed to match the distinctive identity, cultural legacy and aspirations of the emirate.

The Dubai Road Naming Committee has announced a new mechanism for naming roads in the emirate that helps arrive at distinctive names by integrating these elements.

The new methodology relies on a combination of names and numbers to identify internal roads, making for easier access for motorists and visitors, reported the Dubai Media Office.

Dawoud Al Hajri, director general of Dubai Municipality and chairman of Dubai Road Naming Committee, said the new methodology that correlates names with numbers was useful.

He added that the committee had devised a name selection technique in alignment with the Executive Council Decision No 35 of 2021 on the Dubai Road Naming Committee.

Al Hajri said: “The committee has curated an innovative and sophisticated methodology to name roads in Dubai, reflecting the city’s excellence and in line with its position as a model for the best cities in the world.”

Dubai roads that have been renamed

Roads in Al Khawaneej 2 area are the first to be renamed in the first phase of the initiative.

The new street names were inspired by local trees and flowers, such as Al Ghaf Street, named after one of the most popular species of trees found locally, and linking the first and second Khawaneej areas.

Other streets in the area received names such as Al Sidr, Basil, Al Faggy, Al Samr and Al Sharish.

For the first time, the names will also be factored in while designating land use and developmental projects for each sector and region.

Residents have a chance to suggest names

The committee adopted the concept of inference in developing a naming process that links names, roadside signs, and other features specific to the site to help visitors mentally associate themselves with the location.

Using the new method, the name of the road will reflect the key element of the new title via road signs, featuring a distinctive character.

It will also help locate various destinations and government and private sector establishments easily.

The Dubai Road Naming Committee is also offering residents a chance to suggest names considering the natural profile or predominant activities different areas are known for.

Steps to engage and involve community members and accept proposals from them for new road names will start in the upcoming phases of the initiative.

The committee will announce the start of such procedures within the respective areas.