The development of Dubai and a plan for the people
Dubai has developed rapidly since the 1960s and is now one of the most prominent cities in the world. The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, unveiled in March 2021, continues this ambition and aims to embed excellence and uniqueness in the emirate’s present and future. The focus of this visionary plan is on the prosperity and well-being of the people. It aims to integrate international best practices and adapt them specifically to the needs of the community. The ultimate goal? To create a prosperous, sustainable future for residents, citizens and visitors that consistently strives for excellence.

A suitable start to the “Year of the 50th”
2021 provided the ideal backdrop for the launch of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to improve people’s quality of life over the next 20 years. The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan includes ambitious goals, from optimizing the use of space and infrastructure to increasing environmental sustainability.

Strategic goals

• Optimizing the use of space and infrastructure resources
• Planning and developing vibrant and healthy communities
• Doubling green and leisure spaces and enhancing their quality
• Providing sustainable and flexible mobility options
• Promoting greater economic activity
• Improving environmental sustainability
• Preserving the emirate’s cultural and urban heritage
• Developing comprehensive legislation and planning administration

Key results
The plan is not only ambitious in its goals, but also concrete in its expected results:

• Establishing a strategic framework for the emirate
• Focus development and investment on five urban centers to support economic growth and increase employment and establish a wide range of lifestyle infrastructure
• Develop easily accessible, integrated service centers with the aim of increasing the well-being of residents (including green spaces, shopping centers and recreational areas)
• Doubling of green and leisure areas
• 134% increase in land area used for hotels and tourism activities and expansion of areas for other commercial activities to 168 square kilometers
• 25% increase in the land area allocated for educational and health facilities and expansion of the length of public beaches by up to 400%

A visionary glance into the future
The Dubai 2040 Urban Masterplan is not only an impressive example of Dubai’s ambition to always be at the forefront of urban development and innovation, but also a testament to its forward-thinking planning and commitment to the people who live and work here. With a clear focus on sustainability, quality of life and growth, this plan ensures that Dubai will continue to serve as a global role model for decades to come. It lays the foundation for a Dubai that is constantly evolving, adapting to changing global conditions and always putting the needs and aspirations of its residents and visitors at the center.