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What's On
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- What's On
This new Fujairah road plays music when driven over; first of its kind in the region
On this episode of 'O nly in the UAE' , Sheikh Khalifa Street in Fujairah has a brand new feature and it's unlike anything you've ever seen before. A 750 metre stretch of the road has been converted into a sort of musical ramp so that when cars drive over it steadily, it plays Beethoven's Ninth symphony. Being called the first of its kind, not only in the UAE, but also in the Arab region, the musical street is located at the entrance to Fujairah city before the Fujairah Court, just before the Fujairah Police Headquarters. The installation was done by the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, a project undertaken to promote the arts in public spaces and bring music into our daily lives, and has turned into a tourist attraction of sorts, with motorists flocking to the site to drive over and test it for themselves, and of course, post about it on social media. According to a report done by Khaleej Times, Ali Obaid Al Hafiti, Director of the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, has confirmed that the project will be permanent and said that they chose Beethoven's Ninth Symphony for this one since it's a universally recognised composition. He added that plans are underway to launch similar installations in other areas of the emirate featuring local musical compositions. How does it work? Reportedly, specially-engineered 'rumble strips' have been embedded in the road surface and play a portion of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony as cars drive over them at a steady speed, the recommended of which is 105 km/h. They look like any inconspicuous zebra crossing or road marking, just white strips placed one after the other, but the vibrations are making the music happen. The spacing and depth of the grooves determine the pitch and rhythm, allowing the road to 'play' what sounds like music. Images: Socials > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Gulf Today
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
First in Arab World: Fujairah launches musical road to entertain motorists
The Fujairah Fine Arts Academy has launched the 'Musical Street' project, the first of its kind in the UAE and the Arab world. Spanning 750 metres along Sheikh Khalifa Street at the entrance to Fujairah City, the project offers drivers and passengers an exceptional musical experience. As cars pass by, the project offers drivers and passengers an exceptional musical experience by playing notes from Beethoven's famous Ninth Symphony through the sound of their tyres. The project is one of the Academy's initiatives to promote art in public spaces and integrate music into everyday life in an innovative way that reflects the Emirate of Fujairah's cultural and artistic character. Ali Obaid Al Hefeiti, Director General of the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, said: 'The Musical Street project is an extension of Fujairah's vision to integrate art into everyday life, offering a unique experience that touches people's senses in unconventional settings. We believe that music is a universal language capable of creating exceptional moments, even while driving.' He added that the project connects art to life, embodying the Academy's mission to spread beauty and creativity throughout the emirate, particularly within artistic fields.
UAE Moments
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Fujairah Just Dropped a Musical Road—And It's Going Viral
Who knew your daily drive could turn into a mini concert? In Fujairah, one stretch of road is doing exactly that. Tucked between the mountains on Sheikh Khalifa Street—just before the Police HQ—drivers are being greeted with the unexpected sounds of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. This nearly 1-km stretch isn't your average rumble strip situation. These grooves are carefully engineered to 'play' music when your tyres hit the right speed. Drive at around 100 to 105 km/h, stick to the rightmost lane, and voilà—your car becomes a piano on wheels. What started as a local art project by the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy has now blown up online. From shocked drivers to full-on road trip plans, people are flocking to hear the road for themselves. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gulf Moments (@gulfmoments) 'I thought something was wrong with my car at first,' said Fujairah resident Omar Al Obiadi. 'But then I heard the rhythm and realised it was music! Now I purposely drive in that lane every time.' Tourists Are Driving In Just for the Tune Dubai resident Amr Ahmed Kazeem was equally surprised. 'I was alone heading to a meeting when I suddenly heard the tune. I didn't even know roads could do that!' Others are planning whole day trips around the road. Nida Amaan packed snacks, her kids, and made the drive from Dubai after spotting it on Instagram. Her kids now call it "the singing road." Want to Hear the Music? Here's How Speed matters: Stick to 100–105 km/h for the cleanest notes Use the last lane: The rightmost side has the musical strips Align your tyres: Make sure your right tyres are fully over the strip Keep it steady: Any wobble can ruin the melody Turn off your radio: Let the tyres take the spotlight Stay Safe While You Jam Don't record while driving —let a passenger film it Check traffic around you before switching lanes No sudden brakes —you're not in a music video Respect the road —not everyone is there for the vibes What's Next for Fujairah? According to Ali Obaid Al Hafiti, Director of the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, this musical road is here to stay. And even better? More are coming. Future installations will feature local UAE music, bringing even more cultural vibes to the streets.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
This road in Fujairah plays music while you drive: A first of its kind in the Arab world
Drivers experience Beethoven's Ninth Symphony played by tyre sounds on Fujairah's innovative musical road. (Photo : File) In a pioneering move for the UAE and the wider Arab world, Fujairah has launched the region's first 'Musical Street', a public art initiative that transforms a routine drive into a symphonic experience. The project, spearheaded by the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, reflects the emirate's growing commitment to integrating art into everyday life and fostering cultural innovation. A Musical Drive: Beethoven on the Road Located along a 750-metre stretch of Sheikh Khalifa Street, at the entrance of Fujairah City, this unique road produces musical notes as cars drive over it, specifically the iconic melody from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. The sound is not played through speakers; instead, it is generated by the friction between car tyres and specially engineered grooves on the asphalt. This innovation transforms a regular commute into an immersive musical moment, surprising and delighting motorists. Artistic Vision: Blending Culture with Infrastructure The Musical Street is one of several new initiatives by the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy to bring art into public spaces. It not only serves as a symbol of creativity but also embodies the broader vision of the emirate to infuse daily life with beauty, culture, and artistic expression. Ali Obaid Al Hefeiti, Director General of the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, described the project as a reflection of Fujairah's forward-thinking cultural strategy. Speaking about the initiative, he stated: "The Musical Street project is an extension of Fujairah's vision to integrate art into everyday life, offering a unique experience that touches people's senses in unconventional settings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo We believe that music is a universal language capable of creating exceptional moments, even while driving." He further added: "The project connects art to life, embodying the Academy's mission to spread beauty and creativity throughout the emirate, particularly within artistic fields." A First for the Arab World This initiative marks the first time such a musical road has been constructed in the Arab world, positioning Fujairah as a regional leader in creative urban planning and experiential public art. While musical roads have been implemented in countries like Japan, South Korea, and the United States, Fujairah's version stands out for its cultural significance and choice of classical music. The Musical Street aims not just to entertain but also to enhance driver awareness, add a sensory layer to road experiences, and reinforce the identity of Fujairah as a hub for the arts. Fujairah's Ongoing Cultural Expansion The Fujairah Fine Arts Academy has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of traditional art presentation. Through innovative projects like this, the Academy hopes to inspire both residents and visitors to engage with art in unexpected ways, reinforcing the idea that culture and creativity belong not only in galleries, but also on streets, in everyday routines, and in community spaces. By launching the Musical Street, Fujairah has taken a bold step toward transforming its urban landscape with a blend of art, music, and daily function, setting a new standard for how cities in the region might weave culture into the fabric of daily life.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Watch: UAE drivers 'play piano', groove to Fujairah's musical road
It's not every day that your tyres play Beethoven. But on a quiet stretch of Sheikh Khalifa Street, surrounded by the rugged beauty of Fujairah's mountains, that's exactly what's happening, and residents can't get enough of it. Installed just before the Fujairah Police Headquarters, the nearly 1km-long musical street is turning a daily commute into a drive-through symphony. The rumble strips, carefully engineered into the road surface, produce a portion of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony when driven over at a steady pace, a first in the UAE and the Arab world. What started as a creative public arts initiative by the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy has quickly become both a local attraction and a social media sensation. It's no longer just an artistic installation; it's become a reason to change lanes. 'I travel thrice a week on this road, but I first noticed the music on Sunday while returning from Maleiha,' said Omar Al Obiadi, a Fujairah resident. 'At first, I thought maybe my tire pressure was low, you know, that weird humming noise you get sometimes. But then it got louder and more rhythmic, and I realised it was actual music.' Watch a video of cars driving over, below: Now, Omar says he takes the last lane on purpose whenever he drives this route. 'It's become part of my routine now. You won't believe it, but sometimes I slow down a bit just before the stretch, make sure there are no cars behind me, and then cruise at exactly 105 km/h. It feels like the road is welcoming me home.' Even visitors from outside the emirate are making the journey just to experience the road's unusual melody. 'My car suddenly turned into a piano,' said Amr Ahmed Kazeem, a Dubai resident who visited Fujairah on Tuesday. 'I was alone, going for a meeting, and suddenly I heard this tune underneath the car. I thought I was imagining it. I didn't know roads could do that.' 'We are so used to honking and traffic noise, hearing music from your tires is just joyful,' he added. 'It's like the road is telling you, 'relax, you are in Fujairah now'.' Some people are even planning entire trips around the musical road. 'We drove down from Dubai just to check it out,' said Nida Amaan, who came with her husband and two kids over the weekend after watching a video online. 'My husband saw a reel on Instagram, and we were packing snacks and getting in the car.' Her children, aged 8 and 12, had no idea about the reason for the trip. 'They were in the backseat when the music started and were shocked at first. They thought it was a prank or maybe the car's music system acting up,' she said. Now they call it 'the singing road.' How to get the perfect music According to a Khaleej Times analysis, here's how drivers can enjoy the melody at its best: Maintain optimum speed of 100kmph to produce clear, accurate musical notes. Stick to the last (rightmost) lane — the musical rumble strips are laid on this side. Align your right tyres directly over the white rumble strips - ensure the full tyre rolls precisely on the strip. Keep your steering steady and straight, even a slight deviation can distort or mute the melody. Avoid veering too far left or right as poor alignment results in muffled or off-key notes. Turn off the radio and lower windows, if needed, keeping the cabin quiet helps you hear the tune clearly. Safety tips while driving on the musical road Do not record while driving — hand over the phone to a passenger to avoid distraction. Check vehicles around you — be aware of cars ahead and behind before changing lanes. Avoid sudden braking as it can startle drivers behind and disrupt traffic flow. Stay in your lane, don't swerve while aligning your tires over the strip. Give way when needed; not everyone is there for the music. Ali Obaid Al Hafiti, Director of the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, confirmed that the project will be permanent. 'The chosen musical piece is Beethoven's Ninth Symphony because it is universal and globally recognised,' he said. He added that the emirate plans to launch similar installations in other areas featuring local musical compositions, which will be announced in the near future. So, the next time you are headed toward Fujairah, take the scenic route down Sheikh Khalifa Street. Switch to the last lane, tune out the noise, and let your tyres play a little Beethoven.
