The Roads and Transport Authority, commonly known as RTA, is the major independent government roads & transportation authority in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. RTA needed to offer their employees resting spaces to sit and relax outside the office; and to serve as smoking areas. Bluestream needed to design and understand the need for employee’s emotional wellbeing, build team spirit, and improve communication through street furniture. Since this is the RTA, both the aesthetics and functionality of outdoor public seating and other street furniture have been considered in the process.
Over 300 Granite elements were installed as part of the soft mobility projects in areas surrounding Metro Stations. The purpose of the granite benches and picnic sets was to make these urban spaces more visitor and pedestrian-friendly by providing seating facilities for the public and employees surrounding those areas.
Granite benches are crucial, because they are naturally durable stones, highly versatile and offer up to 50 years warranty; best suited for the high footfall Dubai has. It is also a child-friendly alternative because it is hard to damage and stands up well in such environments. Bluestream has appointed to use granite benches to ensure cool surfaces for the employees and other any users throughout the day.
Granite comes in a wide range of hues as well as numerous patterns, including veins, flecks, and swirls, making it a versatile material. It is one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly materials with it being sustainably sourced from mines in India. Granite has a durability that is best suited for the high harsh temperatures that are experienced in the UAE.
Granite benches and table set are a choice that is easy to keep because the surface is smooth, stain-resistant, and won’t absorb liquids, suitable for public spaces, making it easy to clean and maintain. A high-grade granite cleanser designed exclusively for natural stone will help preserve the stone’s appearance, durability, and quality. The granite products were offered with 50 years warranty with a focus on Lifetime Warranty. Our commitment is to deliver products with far superior quality and performance beyond the standard. Highly functioning and non-obstructive urban street furniture pieces, the Bluestream outdoor furniture in Dubai would make any urban plazas and neighborhoods look and feel more comfortable.