In Qatar, a street near Souq Waqif and a stretch near Katara Cultural Village have been transformed with a blue coating as an experimental project to create cooler pavements. The coating, featuring a heat-reflecting pigment and ceramic microspheres, aims to reduce road surface temperatures and combat the urban heat island effect.

The blue roads in Qatar are made of a special material that reflects the sun’s rays and lowers the surface temperature by 15 to 20 degrees Celsius. The material also has a cooling effect on the surrounding buildings and pedestrians.

The blue roads are part of Qatar’s efforts to cope with the rising temperatures and urban heat island effect caused by climate change. Qatar is one of the hottest countries in the world, with an average summer temperature of 42 degrees Celsius. The blue roads are also meant to enhance the aesthetic appeal and cultural identity of the city.