By Staff Reporter
Dubai Municipality has completed a major AED112 million redevelopment of the Dubai Creek wharf on the Deira side, boosting its commercial capacity and enhancing its tourism appeal as part of broader efforts to preserve the city’s maritime heritage.
The two-kilometre stretch, a key artery in the city’s historic trading network, has undergone significant upgrades aimed at improving operational efficiency and ensuring safe, seamless docking for vessels. The work aligns with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and supports growing trade volumes through the strategic waterway.
Key enhancements include raising the quay’s surface level and increasing the height of the retaining wall to 8.3 metres. The area now features 200 anchors and 500 berths, along with reinforced infrastructure to support maritime safety. To further enhance water flow and durability, the creek bed was dredged, and over 24,000 cubic metres of protective rock were installed.
The revamped quay spans 320,000 square feet and includes cargo handling zones and a new public promenade, creating space for both logistics and leisure. A 1,200-metre rainwater drainage system was also added to the rear yard. More than 620,000 man-hours were invested in completing the project.
Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, called the development a strategic milestone and reaffirmed the city’s commitment to balancing modernisation with cultural preservation. He noted that work on the 2.3-kilometre Bur Dubai side is already in progress, with similar goals of improving maritime navigation and safety.
The project contract was awarded in February 2024, with all work carried out using advanced equipment and flexible planning to avoid disruption to marine traffic.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
