Dubai Municipality unveils Dhs112 million Dubai Creek upgrade on Deira side
One of the most historic areas of Dubai has undergone a Dhs112 million makeover.
The two-kilometre-long Dubai Creek wharf on the Deira side has been revamped as part of plans to improve its appeal to tourists and make operations at the quay more efficient.
Works include increasing the retaining wall height to 8.3 metres and equipping the quay with a whopping 200 anchors and 500 ship berths.
The surface level of the quay has been raised, which should make the walls more resilient and allow for slicker docking of vessels.
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These upgrades will allow for safer navigation of boats at Dubai Creek and allow the area to handle more commercial and tourism-related marine activities.
(Credit: Dubai Municipality)
As the total side area of the quay expanded to 320,000 square feet, a new public promenade has been introduced to offer tourists more space for leisure and recreation along the waterfront.
Water flow has been improved too, following a 17,500 cubic metre dredging operation, while 24,000 metres of protective rock was placed to strengthen infrastructure durability.
A total of 22,500 cubic metres of concrete and 1,315 precast blocks were used in the project. The quay's rear yard was also equipped with a 1,200-metre rainwater drainage network.
Similar plans are already underway to improve Dubai Creek across the water on the Bur Dubai side. These plans will span a 2.3-kilometre stretch.
Dubai Municipality announces the completion of development works on the two-kilometre-long Dubai Creek wharf on the Deira side. Delivered at a total cost of AED112 million, the project aims to strengthen the quay's infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and reinforce the… pic.twitter.com/AwycmWgDYo
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 18, 2025
Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said that the completed works are a boost to the historic creek.
He said: 'The development of the Dubai Creek wharf on the Deira side is a strategic infrastructure milestone that supports the vision of Dubai's leadership and the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
'This project reinforces the creek's role as one of the emirate's most vital trade and tourism assets and exemplifies Dubai Municipality's commitment to making Dubai a more pioneering, sustainable, and attractive city.
'Comprehensive upgrades were implemented using advanced equipment and flexible plans that ensured uninterrupted marine traffic. Development on the Bur Dubai side is already underway, spanning 2.3 kilometres.'
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