Al Souk Al Kabeer is located in the area of Bur Dubai and is one of the oldest residential areas in the city with a predominantly expat population. It saw an influx of traders from the early 20th century who eventually settled in the area.
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Urban Design (Concept)
Firm
Urban Design Section
Architect/Designer
Urban Design Section – Dubai Municipality
Design Team
DM Urban Design Section, Maram Yaqoub, Jose Rizal Sacdalan, Maria L. Zapido
Location
Souk Al Kabeer ( Grand Market ) Area
Country
United Arab Emirates
Photographer/Copyright
©Urban Design Section
Al Souk Al Kabeer is a hive of busy retail, restaurants and shops with a strong focus on computer equipment, low cost shopping and a few major retailers such as pharmacies, super markets and service retail. The project will be a continuation of the other projects done before in the historic district. The previous studies and projects were targeted towards Al Shindagah Museums and Dubai’s traditional markets in Deira. In order for the District to preserve its proposition as an authentic historical district of Dubai, it would need to preserve and celebrate all marks of this authenticity: diversity, some urban randomness, a different scale of living and working, a living active community.
In this project the focus will be on Public realm and Transportation improvements: by recommending visible and viable solutions that link up the different projects, areas and the District into a coherent whole so that residents and tourists can safely enjoy and be informed about the rich history and heritage of the Souq Al Kabeer Area.
The project may be considered as a reinforcement of the area. Through refurbishing a major route that runs through its major zones and connects important sites and landmarks such as the Dubai Museum built under Al Fahidi Fort, which is the most important fort in Dubai.