Dubai Municipality has completed a major urban greening initiative with a total investment of AED 190 million, transforming more than 3 million square metres across the emirate. The project included the planting of over 300,000 trees and seedlings, alongside extensive ground cover and seasonal flowering plants. This initiative forms a key part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to create a greener, more sustainable, and more liveable city.

The planting programme focused on a mix of native tree species, including ghaf, sidr, and neem, selected for their resilience to the local climate, low water requirements, and environmental benefits. These were complemented by ornamental trees and plants to enhance the visual quality of key urban corridors and public spaces.

Significant landscaping and greening works were carried out at high-traffic intersections and major road networks, including Al Khail Road, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Al Khawaneej Street. These areas were prioritised due to their visibility, traffic volume, and importance to the city’s overall urban image.

A distinctive feature of the project is the architectural vertical lighting installation at the intersection of Al Khail Road and Latifa bint Hamdan Street. Inspired by traditional Arab design elements, the lighting system is programmed to change colours during national and cultural celebrations, adding a strong visual and cultural identity to the urban landscape. To ensure long-term sustainability, smart irrigation systems powered by IoT technology have been deployed throughout the project.

These systems monitor soil moisture and weather conditions in real time, optimising water use and significantly reducing waste, in line with Dubai’s environmental and resource-efficiency targets.

According to Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, the initiative directly supports the objectives of the 2040 Master Plan and is designed to improve environmental quality, urban aesthetics, and overall quality of life for residents and visitors across the emirate.

By the end of the first quarter of 2025, Dubai Municipality was managing more than 5.5 million trees and seedlings, nearly 9 million square metres of green spaces, approximately 2 million square metres of seasonal flower displays, 6.3 million square metres of ground cover, and around 1.3 million linear metres of plant fencing. These figures highlight the scale and continuity of Dubai’s long-term commitment to urban greening and sustainable city development.