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Filipino Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Only in Fujairah: This road literally plays Beethoven's 9th Symphony when you drive on it
A stretch of road in Fujairah is now turning heads—and tuning ears—as it plays Beethoven's iconic Ninth Symphony when cars drive over it. The newly launched 'Musical Street' project was developed by the Fujairah Academy of Fine Arts, marking a first not just in the UAE but in the entire Arab world. Located along Sheikh Khalifa Street, at the entrance to Fujairah City, this 750-meter road offers a one-of-a-kind musical experience to drivers and passengers. As vehicles glide over specially engineered grooves embedded in the asphalt at the recommended speed, musical vibrations produce the distinct notes of 'Ode to Joy,' the famous finale from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, transforming a simple drive into a classical concert. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dxb_4uh (@dxb_4uh) The initiative forms part of the Academy's larger mission to promote the arts in public spaces and integrate creative expression into daily life. It also reflects Fujairah's vision of positioning itself as a hub of cultural and artistic innovation. Saada Ali Obaid Al-Hafiti, Director General of the Fujairah Academy of Fine Arts, said the project is an extension of the emirate's vision to embed art into the rhythm of everyday life. 'Music Street project is an extension of Fujairah's vision of making arts a part of everyday life, offering a unique experience that touches people's senses in unusual places, and we believe that music is a universal language capable of creating extraordinary moments even while driving a car,' he said in Arabic. He added that the project reinforces the Academy's message of spreading beauty, creativity, and artistic appreciation throughout the emirate. So next time you find yourself driving into Fujairah City, keep your windows down—you might just catch a classical concert on wheels.
Gulf Today
02-07-2025
- 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.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- 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
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Watch: This Fujairah road creates music as cars pass by in first-of-its-kind project
Car wheels play melodies from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on Sheikh Khalifa Street in a first-of-its-kind in the UAE and the Arab World. The "Musical Street" extends over a distance of 750m on Sheikh Khalifa Street, at the entrance to Fujairah city before the Fujairah Court. Launched by the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, this innovative project comes as part of the Academy's initiatives to promote arts in public spaces and integrate music into the details of daily life. 'We believe that music is a universal language capable of creating exceptional moments even while driving,' Ali Obaid Al Hafiti, Director General of Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, said. Al Hafiti added that this project connects art with life and embodies the Academy's mission to spread beauty and creativity in every corner of the emirate, especially in artistic fields.
