– Dubai Municipality completes seven new projects to plant and beautify major intersections of Sheikh Zayed and Al Khail roads worth AED245 million.

• Al Hajri: “We are committed to planting and beautifying Dubai using innovative practices that enhance the city’s attractiveness and aesthetic character, thereby consolidating its position as a global sustainability destination. »
• “The project is part of the ‘Green Dubai Project’ objectives to develop infrastructure, support the sustainability of natural resources and provide a healthy environment that improves quality of life.”
• Planting and beautification of two intersections on Sheikh Zayed Road and three intersections on Al Khail Road.
• Planting on the sides of Sheikh Zayed Road in both directions, covering an area of ​​250,000 square meters.
• More than 1.4 million square meters of planting and beautification of vital intersections.
• 2.5 million flower and ornamental plant plants; 6,500 trees now adorn the intersections.
• Installation of advanced, sustainable and water-saving irrigation systems.

In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to increase green spaces across the emirate, Dubai Municipality has completed seven new construction projects. beautification to plant and improve key intersections. and on roadsides on Sheikh Zayed and Al Khail roads. These projects, costing AED 245 million, cover more than 1.4 million square meters.

This initiative is part of Dubai Municipality’s ongoing efforts to improve the city’s attractiveness, creating a visual identity that uniquely combines urban character with extensive green spaces to beautify Dubai’s main intersections according to the practices of highest sustainable plantations, on par with global standards.

In line with its mission to enhance Dubai’s green cover in an environmentally sustainable manner, the municipality introduced 2.5 million flowers and ornamental plants alongside 6,500 trees, complemented by advanced and energy-saving irrigation systems. in water.
HE Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said these planting and beautification projects align with the objectives of the “Green Dubai Project”. This initiative aims to increase green spaces across the city and increase the number of green spaces per capita through well-planned and sustainable strategies, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to make Dubai the best city in the world to live in.

Al Hajri also commented: “At Dubai Municipality, we are committed to expanding Dubai’s greenery through integrated projects and innovative practices that enhance the city’s appeal and distinctive aesthetic, enhancing its reputation as a world leader in sustainability and excellence – where urban development merges with the environment. diversity.”

He added: “These projects demonstrate our commitment to developing green infrastructure and fostering a healthy and comfortable environment for residents and visitors, improving quality of life by expanding green spaces, maintaining environmental sustainability and optimizing natural resources through intelligent irrigation systems that guarantee optimal water. consumption.”

Sheikh Zayed Road Intersections
Dubai Municipality has undertaken extensive planting and beautification at key intersections on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai’s main thoroughfare. Four major projects were carried out, covering a total area of ​​843,000 square meters. These included the intersections of Sheikh Zayed Road with Al Yelayes Street and Al Jameel Street (formerly Jarn Al Sabkha Street), as well as the sides of Sheikh Zayed Road from the intersection with Umm Suqeim Street to Al Yelayes Street for a distance of 70 kilometers. .
The planting work at these intersections and along the main roads involved nearly 1.5 million flower and plant plants, as well as 3,500 trees. Additionally, 290,000 square meters of soil mulch were applied, effectively preventing soil erosion while adding a natural and refined aesthetic to the area.

Al Khail Street Intersections
The beautification of Al Khail Street intersections included three main projects, covering more than 625,000 square meters. These projects included the intersections of Al Khail Street with Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Street and Umm Suqeim Street. The decorative planting included 1 million flower and plant seedlings, 3,000 trees and 143,654 square meters of soil mulch.

Dubai Municipality remains committed to promoting projects that support sustainable development, thereby reinforcing Dubai’s status as one of the most attractive, green and sustainable cities in the world. Through best practices in environmental sustainability, Dubai Municipality has planted more than 185,000 trees in 2023, an average of 500 trees per day. The emirate’s green space expanded by 234 hectares in 2023, compared to 170 hectares in 2022.

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