Improving the flow of traffic
The traffic plan as part of the Oasis City design is based on the implementation of a long one-way loop consisting of Jumeirah Road close to the coast and Al Wasl Road parallel to it. This loop will enable a substantial improvement to the flow of traffic. Equally fundamental is the improvement to the quality of the two roads. Jumeirah Road becomes a beach boulevard with lots of shade, where cyclists, pedestrians, runners and shoppers can feel at home. Alongside the boulevard a tramline gives a splendid view of the Gulf and the green boulevard, offering a good alternative to car traffic. The improved integration of public transport in the urban structure is an important element in the Oasis City design. The Al Wasl Road, that at present hardly has any attractive public space, will be rebuilt with a central reservation including a path for cyclists and pedestrians and two rows of trees. With its shops and fitness clubs, the new tracks for runners and cyclists and the pleasant microclimate created by the shelter of the trees, this road deserves the nickname it received in this design: Wellness Boulevard.
