Dubai Completes Phase 1 of Stormwater Network in Al Quoz

Dubai Municipality has successfully completed Phase 1 of the Sewerage and Stormwater Network Development Project in the Al Quoz Creative Zone, marking a significant advancement in the emirate's infrastructure modernisation efforts. The milestone was achieved at a cost of Dh250 million, representing half of the project's total investment of Dh500 million.

The Al Quoz Creative Zone stands as one of Dubai's most dynamic and economically active areas, making this development particularly strategic for the city's continued growth trajectory.

The project is designed to develop an integrated, adaptable, and sustainable sewerage and stormwater system serving Al Quoz Industrial Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as the area located between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. Spanning a total area of 1,600 hectares and covering more than 1,507 plots, the initiative represents a substantial upgrade to the district's utility infrastructure.

Phase 1 specifically included the construction of sewerage and stormwater drainage networks covering 155 hectares and 123 plots. Dubai Municipality delivered sewerage networks adding up to a length of 15 kilometres, with pipe diameters ranging from 160 mm to 1,600 mm.

The works also included the development of an integrated stormwater drainage network extending 14 kilometres, with pipe diameters ranging from 200 mm to 3,000 mm. This substantial expansion is designed to significantly improve the area's capacity to manage water flow during heavy rainfall events.

This project forms part of the emirate-wide Sewerage System Development Programme, which aims to transform the system into a more sustainable, innovative, and efficient network. It also aligns with the Tasreef programme for stormwater drainage development, valued at Dh30 billion—the largest unified stormwater collection system in the region and one of the most operationally efficient.

The Tasreef programme is designed to increase drainage capacity by 700 per cent for the next 100 years, ensuring Dubai's infrastructure can withstand future environmental challenges.

Dubai Municipality continues to implement transformative infrastructure projects that strengthen the emirate's resilience to future environmental challenges, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure service continuity in line with urban and population growth.

These efforts support Dubai's transition towards a smart and sustainable city model, aligned with national agendas and the leadership's vision to position Dubai as a global benchmark for infrastructure quality and public services.