Conclusion- on Arab Street

Due to modernisation and commercialisation, it is almost impossible to reintroduce culture into Arab Street. This is because Arab Street has long become an attraction for tourists. With a constant incoming of tourists from all over the world of different cultures, it is definitely difficult to maintain culture.

All in all, the government should still be credited for their attempt to reintroduce culture through physical structures. It is not at all easy to recreate culture especially with commercialisation and constant globalisation as mentioned above.

Personally, I suggest that the government strive to strike a balance. The government should leave the existing cultural shops alone . This way, culture can develop and develop best with minimal interference from the government. Even though this culture will never return to its original state, at least culture will become more tangible and evident.

The government should still be able to set up tourist-related shops. However, these shop lots should be occupied by museums that at the minimal, still preserves culture. This will allow Arab Street to support the tourism industry while at the same time retaining culture.