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Water Feature (Corniche Rd. East Exit)
Again, I do not know who was involved with the design and commissioning of this completed project. I think that this fountain installation is quite remarkable when in close proximation, emitting a progressive atmosphere largely due to the crashing noise of spray meeting pool. It certainly masks the noise pollution coming from Corniche Road (one of the busiest roads in Abu Dhabi).

However when looked upon from a distance the installation appears to be somewhat futile and isolated despite looking big from a close distance. With reference to the google map shown you can see the sites secluded relationship amongst road passageways. From plan this statement might not appear to be true but consider the magnitude of the various site elements. In addition to this, pedestrian accessibility is limited and unsafe, one has to cross Corniche Road in order to properly experience this water fountain. No designated crossings are available making site entrances and exits extremely dangerous as mentioned.