Dubai is rethinking how nature fits into everyday city life.
At the World Governments Summit, Dubai Municipality unveiled the Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030, a long-term plan that puts parks, beaches, trees, and waterfronts at the centre of urban living.
The roadmap was reviewed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, alongside senior leaders and ministers. It outlines projects worth more than Dh4 billion, all focused on sustainability, wellbeing, and quality of life.
The idea is simple. Nature is no longer an add-on. It becomes part of the city’s core infrastructure.
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The Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap stands for
The Dubai Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030 brings together everything that shapes outdoor life in the city.
This includes:
- Public parks and neighbourhood green spaces
- Beaches and waterfronts
- Landscaping along roads and corridors
- Sports, walking, and cycling facilities
- Biodiversity and tree-planting programmes
Instead of working in isolation, these elements are planned as one connected system. The goal is to create spaces people can use daily, whether it’s an early morning walk, an evening run, or a weekend family outing.
It also supports Dubai’s wider vision of becoming one of the world’s most liveable cities.
1.5 million trees and 120 new parks across Dubai
One of the biggest commitments in the roadmap is greenery.
Dubai Municipality plans to plant around 1.5 million trees over the next five years. This will help reduce heat, improve air quality, and make outdoor areas more comfortable for residents.
Alongside tree planting:
- 120 new parks will be developed
- Nearly 3 million square metres of new green space will be added
- More than 45 landscaping and beautification projects will be rolled out across communities
These parks are designed for real use. Shaded seating, walking tracks, children’s play areas, and open lawns will be part of many developments. The focus is on accessibility, not just aesthetics.
Dubai’s beaches are set to change in a big way
Dubai’s coastline is also a major part of the roadmap.
By 2030:
- More than 15 major coastal projects will be completed
- Three new beach destinations will be introduced every year
- Public beach capacity will increase by 150%
Facilities and services at public beaches will grow by 400%, making them easier to use for families, joggers, swimmers, and cyclists.
Beachfront walking, jogging, and cycling tracks will also expand by 285%, turning the coast into an active lifestyle zone rather than just a tourist spot.
For residents, this means more open access, better facilities, and beaches designed for everyday life.
Green spaces built for Dubai’s lifestyle
What makes this roadmap stand out is how closely it reflects Dubai’s daily rhythm.
Outdoor life here depends on shade, connectivity, and convenience.
The roadmap responds to that with:
- 200 sports and recreational spaces integrated into green networks
- Better links between neighbourhoods, parks, and beaches
- Infrastructure corridors redesigned as people-friendly spaces
From Jumeirah and Deira to newer communities, the plan aims to ensure green areas are within easy reach, especially during the cooler months when Dubai truly comes alive outdoors.
Dubai aims to set a global benchmark
According to Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, the roadmap positions Dubai as a city shaping the future of urban sustainability.
Dubai is not only applying these ideas locally but also sharing its planning model with other cities through global platforms like the World Government Summit.
The focus is on balance. Economic growth alongside environmental responsibility. Urban development that still prioritises people, families, and communities.
How does it matter for residents and visitors?
For people living in Dubai, the impact will be visible.
- More parks close to home.
- More public beaches that feel welcoming.
- More shaded spaces for walking, cycling, and spending time outdoors.
For visitors, it adds another layer to Dubai’s appeal. A city known not just for landmarks, but for liveable, well-designed public spaces.
For the wider region, it shows how cities in warmer climates can grow while staying green.
The Dubai Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030 is about long-term thinking.
It’s about making daily life easier, healthier, and more enjoyable. About creating a city where nature supports people, not the other way around.
Dubai’s future, it seems, is being built with more trees, more shade, and more space to breathe.
Source: Gulf News
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