More than 300,000 trees planted as part of Dubai's green push
The projects, worth AED 190 million, covered over 3 million square metres and saw more than 300,000 trees and seedlings planted, along with expansive ground cover and flowering plants.
Native species like sidr, ghaf, and neem were included, along with ornamental trees to enhance the city's visual appeal.
Some of the locations transformed include intersections along Al Khail Road, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Al Khawaneej Street.
Smart, sustainable irrigation systems powered by IoT technology are also part of the upgrades, ensuring efficient water use and long-term sustainability.
Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, says the projects support the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and aim to enhance the quality of life across the emirate.
In a striking design touch, the intersection of Al Khail Road and Latifa bint Hamdan Street now features vertical lighting inspired by traditional Arab architecture—changing colours to mark national occasions.
By the end of Q1 2025, Dubai Municipality was managing over 5.5 million trees and seedlings, 8.7 million square metres of green areas, 2 million square metres of seasonal flowers, 6.3 million square metres of ground covers, and 1.3 million linear metres of plant fencing.
Dubai Municipality completes a series of landscaping and afforestation projects across major intersections and roadways in the emirate during the first half of 2025. Valued at AED190 million and covering more than three million square metres, the projects form part of the… pic.twitter.com/UZrKkhIsXc
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