The Plan comes at a critical time for the region.
The 2008 global economic crisis and the 2020 pandemic has meant that a return to the urban growth model of previous decades is not expected nor should it be considered reasonable for cities around the world. In addition to this, the current technological, economic and societal shifts dramatically change the way people work, live, travel and recreate.
Dubai’s transformation into a major global city has shone a spotlight on its ability to develop rapidly. However, the next phase of growth will need to be sensitive and pragmatic.
The emirate will play its part in helping address the critical developmental, economic and environmental challenges that face the region to ensure a better place for successive generations.
While the Plan responds to the short-term priorities for economic recovery, it also sets out robust pathways towards longer term livability.
It achieves this by rationalising the legacy of existing and ongoing commitments by prioritising projects that are most relevant to Dubai’s economic, environmental and social prosperity.