Dubai has awarded contracts worth AED3 billion for four new stormwater drainage projects under Phase 3 of the ‘Tasreef’ Programme. The projects aim to develop and extend the city’s drainage network, enhancing its resilience and capacity to meet future growth demands.
Expanding Dubai’s Drainage Network
The projects will involve constructing and extending approximately 100 kilometers of main stormwater drainage lines, with diameters of up to 3 meters. These lines will connect vital areas across Dubai, including Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Safa, Al Manara, Al Quoz, Al Barsha, Al Wasl, Za’abeel, Al Bada’a, Al Satwa, and Al Marmoom to the city’s main stormwater drainage network.
The expansion will increase the network’s water-flow capacity, improve operational resilience, and support sustainable urban growth. It is part of a larger AED30 billion investment in the Tasreef Programme, which aims to create a highly resilient and advanced drainage system capable of meeting Dubai’s future requirements.
Addressing Climate Change and Urban Growth
The Tasreef Programme is designed to enhance Dubai’s readiness to address climate-related changes. It will increase stormwater drainage capacity by 700 percent and reduce costs associated with pumping stations, operations, and maintenance by 20 percent. The program also supports the objectives of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy.
For residents and businesses, this means a more stable and enabling environment. The improved drainage system will help prevent water accumulation, protect assets, and enhance traffic flow, ultimately improving the quality of life and supporting economic activities.
The Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim Stormwater Drainage Network Development Project is one of the largest under Phase 3. It will enhance infrastructure readiness along key strategic corridors, serving communities from Umm Suqeim 1, 2, and 3 to Jumeirah 3, Al Safa 1 and 2, and Al Manara. The project includes the construction of approximately 42 kilometers of main stormwater drainage lines.
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Another significant project focuses on the area between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. It involves constructing 14 kilometers of main stormwater drainage lines to serve key strategic corridors and vital areas, including Al Quoz Industrial Areas 1, 3, and 4 and Al Barsha 1.
The Development of Main Stormwater Drainage Lines along Al Wasl Road will serve areas east of the Dubai Water Canal, covering up to 25 square kilometers. This project includes an integrated stormwater drainage network with a total length of 21 kilometers.
In Al Marmoom, Dubai Municipality will develop 23 kilometers of stormwater drainage infrastructure, ensuring continuity of services and enhancing the quality of the area’s urban infrastructure.
Strategic Infrastructure Development
The Tasreef Programme’s third phase focuses on key economic, commercial, industrial, and tourism corridors, covering nearly 100 square kilometers.
Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, emphasized the program’s role in building a sustainable urban system. He stated, “Our objective is to build a full and integrated model for a leading future city, characterized by a sustainable urban system and advanced infrastructure that serve people, enhance their quality of life and well-being, and strengthen their safety and security.”
Enhancing Resilience and Efficiency
Eng. Adel Mohammed Al Marzouqi, CEO of the Waste and Sewerage Agency at Dubai Municipality, highlighted the program’s impact on managing rainfall and future climate changes. He said, “We are committed to ensuring that these projects advance the broader objectives of the Tasreef Programme by reducing water accumulation, protecting residents and assets, improving the quality of services, enhancing the city’s readiness and traffic flow, and safeguarding the sustainability of its resources.”