Leave it to the UAE to turn even your daily commute into a symphony.
Tucked away in the mountainous emirate of Fujairah, there’s a stretch of road that doesn’t just get you from point A to point B — it sings to you. No, this isn’t a heatwave hallucination or the latest AI gimmick. It’s a real-life musical road designed to play a melody when you drive over it at the right speed. Yes, your car becomes a moving instrument and the asphalt? A composer.
So… How Does It Work?
This clever slice of road engineering is embedded with grooves — very much like the ones on vinyl records (remember those?) — that produce specific vibrations when your tires roll over them. Drive at the designated speed (typically 60 km/h), and voilà: the grooves “play” a tune through your car’s cabin, thanks to the subtle vibrations.
And the melody? It’s the UAE national anthem — a fitting tribute to a country that’s always looking for innovative ways to marry culture and creativity.
Go too fast or too slow, and the tune falls flat. It’s a genius way to encourage safer driving, wrapped in a little patriotic flair and a lot of wow factor. Who knew traffic control could sound this good?
Fujairah’s Unexpected Flex
While Fujairah is best known for its rugged beauty, ancient forts, and untouched coastline, this musical road is proof that even the most tranquil corners of the UAE have a surprise remix up their sleeve.
It’s not just a gimmick — it’s part of a bigger effort by the UAE to promote innovative road safety and inject a bit of play into public infrastructure. Because why just drive, when you can perform?
TikTok, Start Your Engines
Of course, the road has already become a viral sensation. TikTokers and content creators are heading to Fujairah just to record the musical moment (and maybe their own remix). It’s the place to turn your road trip into a literal soundtrack.
Final Note (Pun Fully Intended)
In a region known for pushing boundaries — architectural, cultural, and now musical — this road is another delightful reminder that in the UAE, even the mundane gets a magical upgrade.
So next time you’re in Fujairah, forget the aux cable. Just roll down the windows, hit 60 km/h, and let the road serenade you.
