Sheikh Khalifa Street features an innovative 750-meter stretch playing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony through tire vibrations.
FUJAIRAH: The emirate of Fujairah has officially secured a spot in the Guinness World Records by launching the world’s longest musical street. The innovative 750-meter-long stretch, developed along Sheikh Khalifa Street at the entrance of Fujairah City, transforms a routine commute into an interactive cultural experience by playing musical notes as vehicles drive over it.
The milestone was officially marked at the Emiri Court during a meeting where His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, received the official Guinness World Records certificate. The prestigious recognition highlights the successful execution of the project by the team from the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy.
The musical notes on the road are not broadcast via conventional speakers; instead, they are generated purely by tactile friction. Specially engineered grooves carved into the asphalt interact with vehicle tires, producing the iconic melody of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony through tire vibrations. Beyond serving as a striking tourist attraction, the installation is designed to enhance driver alertness and bring a unique sensory layer to everyday driving.
During the presentation ceremony, Sheikh Mohammed praised the creative team behind the landmark project. He emphasized that integrating artistic and musical elements into the city’s infrastructure plays a vital role in enhancing community well-being, elevating the quality of life, and transforming public spaces into distinct cultural destinations.
The initiative aligns with the strategic vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, to establish the emirate as a premier regional hub for art, culture, and innovation. Ali Obaid Al Hafiti, Director-General of the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, expressed deep gratitude for the government’s close oversight and support, which has consistently enabled the academy to execute boundary-pushing public art projects.
