Dubai Municipality is ushering in a new era of urban development, blending sustainable infrastructure, digital innovation, and community-focused services to elevate the city's livability and resilience, said His Excellency Marwan bin Ghalita, Acting Director General of Dubai Municipality, during a media briefing hosted by the Government of Dubai Media Office.
Addressing editors and industry leaders as part of the ‘Meet the CEO’ series, Bin Ghalita outlined key priorities, from AI-powered platforms to major infrastructure projects, guided by the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Among the headline initiatives is the AED30 billion 'Tasreef' rainwater drainage system and the AED80 billion Dubai Strategic Tunnels for Sewerage Project, both central to enhancing sustainability and climate resilience. The Waste-to-Energy Centre in Warsan, now operational, powers over 135,000 homes using two million tonnes of annual waste.
In housing and planning, the ‘Home is a Priority’ initiative supports Emirati families, while AI-driven platforms like the Dubai Digital Twin improve urban planning and service delivery. Land allocations and masterplans for areas including Latifa City and Al Yalayis 5 are also underway.
Public health and food safety efforts are scaling, with programmes like ‘Safe Water for a Healthy Community’ and tools such as the Montaji Plus app ensuring high standards for over nine million tonnes of imported food annually.
Green spaces and community hubs are also expanding, with 600 trees planted daily and new parks, beaches, and majlis venues under development.
Dubai Municipality is further enhancing services through virtual appointments and private-sector partnerships worth AED28 billion, all aimed at building a future-ready, people-centric city.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
