Arbat (Zhibek Zholy pedestrian street)

• AddressPedestrian section of Zhibek Zholy Ave from Nazarbayev Ave to Seifullin Ave

About

The pedestrian zone of Zhibek Zholy Avenue — the "Almaty Arbat" — runs from Nazarbayev Ave to Seifullin Ave in Almaly district, the city's historic centre. In 2025 the city administration announced a full "facade-to-facade" renovation of the street.

The pedestrian centre keeps growing: in 2026 the stretch of Panfilov St from Zhibek Zholy to Raiymbek Ave is being landscaped as an extension of the central walking routes.

Checked against official sources on 5 November 2026. [1] [2] [3]