Fig. 1From: Towards a socially vibrant city: exploring urban typologies and morphologies of the emerging “CityWalks” in Dubai(Source: Author)The urban form has changed in modern times, with public urban spaces nearly disappearing. This change can be attributed to the heavy reliance on private cars, harsh climate conditions, and the increasing trend toward urban densification and vertical development in the major cities of the UAE. a Bur Dubai area represents traditional planning elements, while (b) Sheikh Zayed Road 'E11' symbolizes urban densification and vertical development Back to article page