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Dubai isn’t a walkable city, the scorching heat makes it almost impossible to tread through during the day. However, it will be possible to stroll through Dubai very soon, with the launch of a project called Dubai Walk. This will be an extensive network of walkways, including raised and air-conditioned footpaths. The plan is still in the early phase, but it will include 4,000 miles of walkways throughout Dubai. Around 1,430 miles of this will include rehabilitated existing pathways.

“His Highness also reviewed ‘The Future Loop’ project which will be implemented at the Museum of the Future area,” said the press release from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. “This iconic elevated walkway, spanning 2 km [1.2 miles] with a width ranging from 6 to 15 meters [20 to 50 ft], seamlessly connects key landmarks, including the Dubai World Trade Centre, Museum of the Future, Emirates Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, and nearby metro stations.

“His Highness then viewed the model of ‘The Future Loop,’ highlighting its connection to 10 key locations, a 30,000-square-meter [322,000-sq-ft] air-conditioned level for year-round walking, and an additional 30,000 square meters [322,000 sq ft] of shaded, green open spaces. The project, which will include commercial spaces, is set to be developed through a public-private partnership.”

The project will include 110 pedestrian bridges and underpasses to enhance connectivity. This will increase pedestrian mobility from 13% to 25% in 2040. It will contain scenic walkways, waterfront paths, city walkways, and rural and mountain trails. It will also link major landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and the Museum of the Future via an elevated walkway called the Future Loop. This walkway will be equipped with air-conditioning to ensure people walk through the year. It is a massive project and will take a while to complete. The pilot phase will last run from 2025-2027, and it will be fully completed in 2040.

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