His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai revealed that Dubai will undergo a massive transformation in the next 20 years with the launch of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
“We have adopted the new urban plan for Dubai until the year 2040. Our goal is to make Dubai the best city to live in the world,” said His Highness.
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The plan envisions at least 5.8 million residents in Dubai by the year 2040, with 7.8 million residents travelling and working to and from the emirate during the day.
It also plans to double the number of green and recreational areas in the coming years, with a commitment to increase the total of nature reserves and rural natural areas in the emirate by 60%.
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“The goal of the new Dubai urban plan is to plan life in Dubai over the next 20 years. It aims to provide quality of life for the people,” said Sheikh Mohammed.
.@HHShkMohd launches #Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. The #Dubai2040 plan aims to realise His Highness’s vision to make Dubai the world’s best city to live. pic.twitter.com/6y9bHs6kyt
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 13, 2021
