DUBAI 2040 URBAN MASTER PLAN PHASE 2: 5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW
Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan provides “a clear vision for the development of Dubai’s urban infrastructure and housing sector until 2040”.
Earlier this month, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai approved the second phase of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which provides “a clear vision for the development of Dubai’s urban infrastructure and housing sector until 2040”.
The second phase of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan includes several projects under ten key initiatives. These are Enhancing Urban Centers, Dubai Real Estate Strategy, Urban Farming Plan, Preserving Urban Heritage Plan, Developing the 20-Minute City Policy, and the Pedestrian Network Master Plan. Sheikh Mohammed also reviewed the progress of 17 projects and initiatives that were part of the initial phase of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
Here are the top 5 things you should know about Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan Phase 2
- The key projects of Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan Phase 2 include an integrated plan for developing five main urban centers (three existing and two new centers) in Dubai.
- A framework for high-yield agriculture and farming by identifying suitable locations and developing the infrastructure and facilities required to ensure food security.
- The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan Phase 2 outlines plans for preserving urban heritage to enhance the emirate’s identity, promote historical areas, landmarks and buildings, and improve the tourism experience at archaeological sites.
- Under the ambitious masterplan, Dubai will also develop a 20-minute city where residents can reach their destinations within a 20-minute timeframe on foot or by bicycle.
- Phase 2 of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan involves developing an avenue for all residential neighborhoods, which entails defining an area within the residential neighborhoods and developing it under the principle of the integrated street network.
Dubai’s dedicated plans for the housing sector
As part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan PhasE, the Supreme Committee of Urban Planning in Dubai has completed six projects, including Dubai’s National Housing Policy. As part of the policy, a historic housing budget of $17.7 billion (AED65 billion) was allocated for housing citizens in Dubai, doubling the number of beneficiaries of Dubai’s housing programme. The area of the land plots allocated for housing nationals in Dubai also doubled, reaching 157,935.17m2
The Supreme Committee of Urban Planning in Dubai has completed six projects, including Dubai’s National Housing Policy.
