Dubai is taking serious steps to tackle stormwater and prevent flooding with a massive upgrade to its drainage system. The city has kicked off four major projects under the wider “Tasreef” initiative — a long-term plan to boost how Dubai handles rainwater.
The latest contracts, worth AED 1.439 billion, will bring over 36 km of new drainage pipelines to different parts of the city.
These drainage improvements will cover several busy and flood-prone parts of Dubai, including:
- Jumeirah
- Al Quoz
- Nad Al Hamar
- Al Garhoud
- Al Wasl
- Al Rashidiya
- Zabeel
- Al Badaa
- Areas around Dubai International Airport
The project aims to cut down the risk of flooding, especially during heavy storms, by building smarter, more sustainable infrastructure. It will connect different drainage systems across the city, improving how water flows during bad weather. On top of that, the upgrades should cut the long-term costs of running and maintaining stormwater stations by around 20%.
This is part of a much larger scheme: the Tasreef project, announced in June last year, is expected to cost around AED 30 billion in total. It’s Dubai’s biggest drainage project yet, designed to grow with the city for the next 100 years.
Once completed, these upgrades will not only make life easier during Dubai’s stormy days but will also raise the quality of public services in affected areas.
