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Abu Dhabi walkway opens to the public
A three-kilometre long walkway opened to the public on Sultan Bin Zayed Street in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
- Staff Report
- Published: 21:21 July 8, 2008
Abu Dhabi: A three-kilometre long walkway opened to the public on Sultan Bin Zayed Street in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
The 3.5-metre-wide path is dedicated to walkers, joggers and cyclists.
A municipal official said more walkways would be integrated on the city's roads to provide sports lovers with safe areas to practise their hobbies.
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