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Tawam Roundabout is currently undergoing a major change aiming to create a free flow of traffic. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The clock tower roundabout is one of a number of landmarks being preserved amid changing times. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The beloved Tawam roundabout features four striking horse statues. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The Clock Tower roundabout in Al Ain. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The renowned clock structure was relocated to the Hessa Bint Mohamed Street and Zayed Bin Sultan Street intersection. Photo: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The sculpture originally located at the Al Mandous Roundabout was installed at the intersection of Ali Bin Abi Talib Street and Hessa Bint Mohammed Street. Photo: Rana Afifi
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The Deer Roundabout sculpture was previously moved to the intersection project in the Ma'aterid area as part of the long-term plan to boost traffic infrastructure. Photo: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Tawam Roundabout is currently undergoing a major change aiming to create a free flow of traffic. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The clock tower roundabout is one of a number of landmarks being preserved amid changing times. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The beloved Tawam roundabout features four striking horse statues. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The Clock Tower roundabout in Al Ain. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The renowned clock structure was relocated to the Hessa Bint Mohamed Street and Zayed Bin Sultan Street intersection. Photo: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The sculpture originally located at the Al Mandous Roundabout was installed at the intersection of Ali Bin Abi Talib Street and Hessa Bint Mohammed Street. Photo: Rana Afifi
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The Deer Roundabout sculpture was previously moved to the intersection project in the Ma'aterid area as part of the long-term plan to boost traffic infrastructure. Photo: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Tawam Roundabout is currently undergoing a major change aiming to create a free flow of traffic. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Al Ain preserves historic landmarks as it moves to modernise city roads
Quirky roundabout sculptures loved by public are being relocated
Rana Afifi
30 January, 2024
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