Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts for 5 new projects under Phase Two of the Tasreef Program to expand and strengthen Dubai’s stormwater drainage network.
Cumulatively valued at US $681mn, the new projects will serve 30 vital areas spanning approximately 430m sqm and supporting an estimated population of 3m residents by 2040.
Dubai Municipality signed the contracts with DeTech Contracting and China State Construction Engineering Corporation, alongside specialised consultancy firms. The package includes 3 contracts for projects to be executed and 2 contracts for the study and design of drainage systems in selected areas across the emirate.
The announcement builds on the projects awarded in April 2025 under Phase One of the Tasreef Program, reflecting the municipality’s phased and strategic approach to strengthening stormwater infrastructure and enhancing the city’s readiness to address climate challenges and rapid urban expansion.
The new projects represent a step towards building a comprehensive drainage system that reduces flood risks, improves infrastructure efficiency and sustainability, and enhances quality of life across the emirate, in alignment with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and national climate neutrality objectives.
H.E. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, DG of Dubai Municipality, affirmed that the Tasreef Program is one of the emirate’s most important infrastructure initiatives, supporting Dubai’s focus on long-term sustainability and reflecting its proactive approach to urban planning.
Ghalita said, “The Tasreef Program represents a practical model of long-term strategic planning adopted by Dubai Municipality across the management of the city’s operations and infrastructure assets. Our goal is to develop an integrated system for stormwater management and drainage that enhances city readiness, preserves resource sustainability, and safeguards the safety and quality of life of residents and visitors, reinforcing Dubai’s position as the best city in the world to live and work.”
Adel Al Marzouqi, CEO of the Waste and Sewerage Agency at Dubai Municipality added, “The new projects under Phase Two of the Tasreef Program mark an advanced step in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of Dubai’s stormwater drainage system, increasing network capacity in key areas and strengthening infrastructure readiness to address climate challenges, while ensuring service continuity and elevating safety standards and quality of life.”
As part of the execution contracts, a main tunnel with a diameter of up to 4m will be constructed to connect urban communities along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Yalayis Road to Dubai Municipality’s primary stormwater drainage network. The project will increase hydraulic capacity, enhance operational flexibility, and support sustainable urban growth in one of the emirate’s most dynamic development corridors.
The projects also include the development of an integrated stormwater drainage network extending more than 27kms between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Jamayel Road, comprising advanced tunnels and network systems. The works will serve transport corridors and strengthen infrastructure resilience in a key industrial and logistics zone, support business continuity, and reduce water accumulation risks.
To enhance stormwater management in inland areas, the program includes the construction of a drainage tunnel and a modern pumping station along the Dubai-Al Ain Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street to regulate water collection and discharge, alongside the creation of a strategic stormwater collection lake.
Dubai Municipality has also awarded design contracts for an integrated stormwater and groundwater drainage system in Al Marmoom and Saih Al Salam, linking the areas to the main drainage network along Al Qudra Road. The initiative will support tourism and residential development, while maintaining ecological balance in line with the highest sustainability standards.
This new package of projects under the $8.2bn Tasreef Program reflects Dubai Municipality’s commitment to developing smart, resilient infrastructure based on advanced engineering solutions, reinforcing Dubai’s global leadership in sustainability, infrastructure excellence, and urban resilience.
