Dubai removes graffiti, repaints 200 buildings
<p><strong>Dubai Removes Graffiti, Repaints Over 200 Buildings</strong></p><p><strong>Dubai:</strong> Unsightly graffiti is gradually disappearing from the city’s walls as Dubai Municipality launches a new community initiative to repaint defaced buildings. To date, more than 200 buildings have been restored, giving them a fresh and polished appearance.</p><p>The project, conducted in partnership with Nabd Al Emarat and the Volunteers.ae platform, goes beyond erasing random scribbles — it underscores Dubai’s commitment to a clean, sustainable, and visually appealing urban environment.</p><p>“Over 60 volunteers have already joined our teams, helping us repaint more than 200 walls since the initiative began,” said Abdulaziz Al Baloushi, Director of the Building Control Section.</p><p>Launched as part of the UAE’s Year of Community 2025, the initiative promotes civic participation and social responsibility. Colour samples are carefully matched with original walls to ensure consistent, high-quality repainting.</p><p>While graffiti is being removed, the city continues to support artistic murals in approved locations, transforming blank walls into vibrant cultural attractions.</p>