idea of the story
The idea is to create an underground, air-conditioned commercial street using advanced cooling technologies as a solution to the extreme summer heat in countries known for very high temperatures and humidity.
How ideas was produced
The concept stems from the need to avoid high summer temperatures in countries that experience extreme heat.
Therefore, the idea was to create an air-conditioned space with cooling systems combined with the use of snow, while still allowing people to spend time there and enabling the passage of vehicles. This led to the concept of the Street named " Frozen"
Purpose of imaginative news story and its importance
Presenting idea for an innovative solution to the problem of high summer temperatures in countries known for extreme heat, by creating an underground commercial street for pedestrians and vehicles, with temperature controlled using modern cooling technologies.
If proven feasible, it would help cities and countries address the issue and avoid its economic and health impacts.
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In a move that reinforces its position as a capital of urban innovation, the Dubai government has announced a project unprecedented in the region and the world:
“Frozen Street” an underground, fully air-conditioned commercial street that offers visitors a winter-like experience—without leaving the city.
The project comes as part of Dubai’s strategic plan to introduce innovative solutions to rising temperatures and to support the tourism and retail sectors with entirely new urban concepts.
2.3 kilometers and 12 meters below ground ..
The street stretches 2.3 kilometers and sits 12 meters below ground. It features a glass ceiling coated with a heat-reflective layer that allows natural sunlight to pass through while blocking intense heat.
Thanks to the technology used, the ceiling appears like a virtual dome that floods the walkways with daylight without the feeling of summer heat.
relies on an innovative cooling system..
Frozen Street relies on an innovative cooling system that includes three stages:
- Upper and side cooling vents that pump low-humidity air at 16–18°C.
- Cooling floor panels that prevent surface temperature rise during peak hours.
- Artificial ice blocks along both sides of the street that act as natural cooling reservoirs, releasing cold vapor that creates an ambiance similar to walking between snowy mountains.
Initial reports indicate that the system consumes 45% less energy than traditional cooling systems, thanks to centrally operated cooling plants powered by solar energy.
artificial palm trees that ..
The street includes advanced artificial palm trees that distribute cool mist and feature dynamic nighttime lighting. It also includes landscaped areas with carefully selected indoor plants capable of growing in low-light environments.
"Air Aroma" system ..
Frozen Street houses over 120 stores from top global brands, along with:
- Cafés and restaurants overlooking artificial snow waterfalls
- Experimental stores featuring augmented-reality technologies
- Wide pedestrian walkways lined with illuminated palms
- Two underground driving lanes for vehicles
The street is also equipped with an “Air Aroma” system that disperses a gentle winter fragrance, giving the place a unique sensory signature.
annual visitors exceeding 6 million..
Dubai expects Frozen Street to become one of its top summer destinations, with projected annual visitors exceeding 6 million, thanks to its distinctive design.
A Dubai Municipality official stated:
“Frozen Street is not just an urban development project… It is a new environment for everyday life and heat-free shopping.”
Opening Nears… and Global Interest Grows
Dubai has completed 70% of the first construction phase, while several major cities around the world have requested access to the engineering study to explore the possibility of applying the model in other heat-affected regions.
The government confirmed that a trial opening will take place next year, followed by a second phase that will include winter entertainment areas and walkways amid the snow.
