Dubai Municipality planted 216,500 trees last year
Dubai Municipality announced that it planted a total of 216,500 new trees in 2024, marking a 17 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
This achievement translates to an average of around 600 trees being planted daily.
Additionally, afforestation and landscaping efforts have expanded the emirate's green spaces by 391.5 hectares (3.9 million square metres), representing a 57 per cent growth from 2023.
Green spaces in Dubai
These efforts align with the goals of the Urban Environment pillar under the 'Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033'.
As part of its broader greening initiatives, Dubai Municipality also planted 5.3m seedlings of flowers and ornamental plants while replacing 45 million seasonal flowers across three cycles throughout the year.
In line with these efforts, 165 beautification projects were implemented under the Dubai Green Project, aiming to increase cultivated green areas and enhance per capita access to green spaces.
These projects span residential and urban areas, main and secondary roads, bridge intersections, public parks, recreational facilities, and family squares.
The initiative underscores Dubai's commitment to sustainability, enhancing the city's attractiveness while preserving its distinctive urban character.
Badr Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, said: 'The beautification and planting projects implemented by Dubai Municipality reflect our commitment to enhancing Dubai's sustainability and aesthetic appeal.
'Through sustainable and innovative urban planning, we strive to strike a balance between modern agricultural practices and the unique character that defines our emirate.
'Our vision is to enhance the quality of life in Dubai for both residents and visitors by expanding green spaces, improving air and soil quality, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and preserving biodiversity.'
Dubai Municipality's 2024 projects included landscaping and greening key intersections and bridges, such as:
Sheikh Zayed Road
Al Jamayel Street
Al Khawaneej Street
Al Khail Road
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
Latifa Bint Hamdan Street
Other key projects targeted:
Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Road
Al Ittihad Road
Dubai–Al Ain Road
Al Mizhar
Al Barsha
Nad Al Hammar
Nad Al Sheba
Mirdif
Abu Hail
Oud Al Muteena
The Municipality has planted a diverse range of trees, including indigenous species such as Ghaf, Sidr, and Samar, as well as ornamental trees like neem, olive, Indian jasmine, and various palm varieties.
Evergreen species such as Washingtonia, Bismarckia, Poinciana, Pongamia, and Acacia franciana have also been introduced to enhance the emirate's green canopy.
The Municipality has integrated advanced agricultural technologies to develop a sustainable irrigation system that relies entirely on recycled water.
This innovative approach significantly reduces water consumption while preserving vital environmental resources.
In 2024, the Municipality's Warsan Nursery produced 48.13 million seedlings, including seasonal flowers, ornamental trees, native species, and other plants.
Nearly 98 per cent of this production was allocated to the Municipality's greening projects, supporting the expansion of the city's green spaces.
Green spaces under the Municipality's supervision have doubled since 2011, exceeding 52 million square metres by the end of 2024.
The number of trees planted annually has grown from 35,666 in 2017 to 216,500 in 2024.
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