By Staff Reporter
Dubai Municipality has successfully completed a series of large-scale landscaping and afforestation projects across key intersections and roadways during the first half of 2025. With a total investment of AED190 million, the initiative covered over three million square metres and aligns with the Green Dubai initiative and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
Major sites include the intersection of Al Khail Road with Latifa bint Hamdan Street, Sheikh Rashid Street to Al Mina Road, and the entry point from Abu Dhabi on Sheikh Zayed Road. More than 300,000 trees and seedlings were planted, along with 222,500 square metres of ground cover and flowers. Smart irrigation systems were installed, using underground pumps and IoT-based remote monitoring to ensure efficient water use and sustainable upkeep.
Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, stated the projects are part of a long-term strategy to enhance Dubai’s urban identity and offer a vibrant and healthy living environment:
“Our aim is to reinforce Dubai’s distinctive urban and aesthetic identity and solidify its position as a leading sustainable global city”
The landscape designs reflect a balance between sustainability and aesthetic value. Native and ornamental species—such as sidr, ghaf, neem, chorisia, and bougainvillaea—were used to strengthen Dubai’s environmental character. Public entry points also received unified visual elements, including decorative fencing and colour-changing vertical lights inspired by Arab architecture.
Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency, emphasized the focus on using diverse species suited to the local climate and maintaining consistency in design:
“The landscaping projects were developed in accordance with specific urban and environmental criteria…”
As of Q1 2025, Dubai manages 5.5 million trees and seedlings and maintains nearly 9 million square metres of green space. These efforts support Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and aim to position the emirate as one of the most liveable and environmentally conscious cities globally.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
