A classical drive: Road rumble strips play Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in UAE emirate of Fujairah
- Vehicles drive over rumble strips in Fujairah, UAE, that play Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, specifically the tune 'Ode to Joy.'
- The project is located along the E84 highway, also known as Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road.
- Al Hefaiti, involved in the project, believes it is the first of its kind in the Arab world.
- The initiative aims to spread art culture within the region.
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A classical drive: Road rumble strips play Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in UAE emirate of Fujairah
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates — The humble road rumble strip, used around the world to alert drifting drivers to potential hazards or lane departures, can play Beethoven on a mountain highway in the far reaches of the United Arab Emirates. Read more...
A Classical Drive: Road Rumble Strips Play Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony In UAE Emirate Of Fujairah
Vehicles drive over rumble strips that play Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on a highway in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (Bassam Hatoum / AP Photo) By Gabe LevinThe Associated PressFUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The humble road rumble strip, used around the world to alert drifting drivers to potential hazards or lane departures, can play Beethoven on a mountain highway in the far reaches of the United Ara…
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