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Dubai Design District to be reshaped into canal-lined neighborhood

A central feature, the Design Line, will be a shaded, walkable route lined with art installations and community areas connecting the district

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Celebrants at Dubai Design District's 10th anniversary event in April

Dubai’s Design District is set to be transformed from blocks of warehouse-like buildings into a sprawling, canal-lined neighborhood with a “pedestrian-first spine” to encourage year-round walking.

The masterplan, led by developer Meraas, will cover more than 1.6...