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Gulf Insider
15-07-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Dubai Completes $52m Beauty Project With 300,000 Trees
Dubai Municipality has completed a sweeping series of landscaping and afforestation projects across major roads and intersections in the emirate during the first half of 2025, investing AED190m ($51.7m) to beautify more than three million square metres of urban space. The works are part of Dubai's wider Green Dubai initiative and align with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability, improving quality of life, and reinforcing the city's status as a global leader in urban innovation. The landscaping efforts covered key corridors and entry points to the city, including Al Khail Road and Latifa bint Hamdan Street; Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan and Tripoli Street; Sheikh Rashid Street to Al Mina Road; 7th Interchange of Sheikh Zayed Road (Abu Dhabi entry) and Al Khawaneej and Al Amardi Street. In total, the Municipality planted more than 300,000 trees and seedlings, along with 222,500sq m of ground covers and flowers. The beauty projects also incorporated smart, sustainable irrigation systems featuring underground pump designs to optimise surface space. These systems are connected to remote-control networks supported by Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, enabling real-time monitoring and water-use efficiency to ensure sustainable irrigation practices. The projects incorporated the planting of native trees such as sidr, ghaf, and neem, alongside ornamental varieties including chorisia, washingtonia, royal poinciana, millingtonia, albizia, and bougainvillaea. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of the Municipality, said: 'Our aim is to reinforce Dubai's distinctive urban and aesthetic identity and solidify its position as a leading sustainable global city. 'We seek to offer a vibrant and healthy living environment that upholds the highest standards of quality of life for residents and visitors, while maintaining a harmonious balance between the urban, architectural, and environmental landscape.' In addition to greenery, Dubai Municipality integrated architectural design elements to elevate the city's visual identity. At the Al Khail and Latifa bint Hamdan intersection, vertical lighting installations inspired by traditional Arab architecture were added. These lights change colour to mark national events and blend with surrounding landscape design. The Municipality completed $7m beautification project at Airport Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road interchange Dubai Municipality's broader afforestation and landscaping efforts have accelerated rapidly: Metric Value (as of Q1 2025) Total trees and seedlings managed 5.5m Green areas 8.7 million sqm Seasonal flowers 2 million sqm Ground cover 6.3 million sqm Plant fencing 1.3 million linear metres Trees planted in 2024 216,500 (600/day avg) Increase in green space (2023–2024) +157.5 hectares (from 234 to 391.5 ha) Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, said: 'The landscaping projects were developed in accordance with specific urban and environmental criteria, with a focus on selecting diverse plant species adapted to the local climate. 'This enhances the beauty and unique character of public spaces. We also increased the planting of native and ornamental species cultivated in Dubai Municipality's nurseries. 'In addition, we unified the aesthetic of Dubai's main entry points by installing similar decorative fencing, using carefully selected colour schemes that reflect the emirate's identity and provide visitors with a welcoming sense of arrival.' Dubai Municipality's efforts are part of a broader transformation to position Dubai among the world's most liveable, environmentally conscious, and aesthetically distinctive cities. The Municipality planted an average of around 600 trees per day last yearAlso read: Dubai's Emirates Airline To Enable Crypto Payments
TAG 91.1
05-05-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
Sheikh Hamdan reviews progress of key strategic road corridors
Major infrastructure and mobility projects have been reviewed by the Crown Prince of Dubai, as part of efforts to support the city's growing population and long-term urban development goals. The projects, part of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) 2025–2027 plan, include the development of 226 km of roads and 115 bridges, aimed at serving over 8 million residents by 2040. Among the most prominent initiatives are upgrades to the Umm Suqeim – Al Qudra Corridor, Hessa Street, Latifa bint Hamdan Street (from Al Khail Road to Emirates Road), Al Meydan Street, Al Mustaqbal Street, the Dubai World Trade Centre roundabout, and Al Fay Road — an extension of Al Khail Road from its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street to Emirates Road. These upgrades are expected to significantly increase traffic capacity and reduce travel times. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister Defence Minister, also reviewed plans for autonomous taxis, with 60 vehicles set to begin road mapping ahead of a planned 2026 launch, as well as the expansion of Dubai's cycling infrastructure, which currently spans 557 km, with further additions underway. As part of the emirate's smart mobility strategy, advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones, and dynamic tolling systems are already enhancing traffic flow and project oversight. Additionally, Sheikh Hamdan was updated on the Al Barsha 2 Model District project, which aims to promote sustainable living through integrated pedestrian and cycling networks, expanded green spaces, and access to essential services within a 20-minute radius, in line with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. Model District in Al Barsha 2 The Model District Project in Al Barsha 2, which is designed to enhance liveability, expand green and open spaces, improve pedestrian infrastructure, and promote sustainable mobility. Cycling tracks The emirate currently boasts of 557 km of… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 4, 2025
Khaleej Times
09-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: New bridges, higher vehicle capacity in Dh798-million project on Al Qudra Road
Dubai's RTA awarded a Dh798-million contract for the Al Nahyan Street Development Project, to ease traffic flow in the areas surrounding Al Qudra Road. This involves development of the main intersections on Al Qudra Road, and help accommodate urban development needs. The project spans from the intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, reaching Emirates Road. The project includes the development of The authority's move aims to improve traffic flow, and support urban development.
Trade Arabia
23-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
RTA awards $217m contract for Al Qudra street development
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract worth AED798 million ($217.2 million) for Al Qudra Street Development Project. The project is designed to optimise traffic flow, improve mobility for residents and visitors throughout the emirate, and support Dubai's ongoing urban development and population growth. According to RTA, the project extends from the intersection of Al Qudra Street with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, continuing through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and reaching Emirates Road. It encompasses the development of several interchanges, the construction of bridges totalling 2,700 metres, and the expansion of the existing street by 11.6 km. The project is set to enhance the street's capacity and decrease travel time from 9.4 minutes to 2.8 minutes. It will also cater to residential and development areas, benefiting an estimated population of 400,000 residents and visitors. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, said: "Al Qudra Street Development Project is one of the major projects undertaken by RTA to enhance the vertical (East-West) road network. It extends from the intersection of Al Qudra Street with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, passing through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and continues up to Emirates Road."
ME Construction
27-01-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Major contract awarded for Al Fay Street expansion
Infrastructure Major contract awarded for Al Fay Street expansion By The project will enhance Al Fay Street's capacity to 64,400 vehicles per hour benefiting population and visitor base of 600,000 Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract worth US $408.39mn for the Al Fay Street Development Project. The project extends from its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, passes through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and continues to Emirates Road. It includes the development of five key intersections featuring 13,500m of bridges and 12,900m of roads. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, RTA, said: 'Al Fay Street Development Project is a pivotal infrastructure initiative within Dubai's road network. It establishes a new strategic corridor among the emirate's main roads, significantly enhancing east-west connectivity. Al Fay Street acts as an extension of Al Khail Roads, stretching from its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to Emirates Road.' He added that the project will serve many residential and developmental areas, including Dubai Sports City, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Production City, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Tilal Al Ghaf, Damac Lagoons, The Oasis, and Remraam. It will provide seamless and direct traffic flow along Al Khail Road towards Emirates Road, facilitate movement between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road, and ensure smooth and safe mobility for road users. Upon completion, the project will enhance Al Fay Street's capacity to accommodate 64,400 vehicles per hour and serve residential and developmental areas, benefiting an estimated population and visitor base of 600,000.
