Dubai Announces Six Landmark Initiatives to Become the “World’s Best City”
Dubai has unveiled a significant set of World’s Best City-scale projects that would make it one of the most progressive, attractive and sustainable cities in the world. His Highness, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai issued the announcements after the recent sitting of The Executive Council of Dubai on November 4.
These new projects will touch the everyday life of life throughout the emirate- introducing the creation of more jobs, more environmentally conscious neighbourhoods, cheaper education, better medical services, and greater financial stability.
The six major projects and their implications to the residents are outlined below.
1. Over 800 New Public Park and Greenery Projects
Dubai approved a massive AED 18.3 billion Public Parks and Greenery Strategy, covering 800+ projects across the city.
Key developments include:
310 brand-new public parks
322 upgraded existing parks
120 new open green spaces
70+ enhanced rights-of-way areas
14 smart technology initiatives
Goals of the strategy
Triple the total number of trees in Dubai
Increase annual park visits to 95 million by 2040
Provide 187 sq km of green areas across the city
Use 100% recycled water for irrigation
Ensure 80% of residents live within a 5-minute walk from a neighbourhood park
Make district parks accessible within a 10-minute cycle ride
Sheikh Hamdan commented:
“Dubai is the best and most beautiful city in the world, and we want it to remain the most advanced, attractive and sustainable—setting the global standard for future cities.”
2. More Affordable, High-Quality Schools
A new Policy to Expand and Promote Affordable High-Quality Schools has been approved under the Dubai Education Strategy 2033.
What the plan includes:
60 new affordable private schools by 2033
120,000 additional classroom seats for students
Reduced government fees to encourage investors
Lower land leasing costs for new school operators
Long-term goal:
Position Dubai among the top 10 cities globally for education quality.
This policy aims to help families by offering more accessible education options while maintaining international learning standards.
3. 15,000+ New Aviation Jobs Under “Aviation Talent 33”
To strengthen Dubai’s world-leading aviation sector, the Executive Council approved Aviation Talent 33, a future-focused workforce development programme.
Highlights:
15,000+ job opportunities in aviation
4,000+ training and skills-development programs
30+ strategic partnerships with global aviation companies
Increased Emiratisation in leadership and operational roles
The initiative supports World’s Best City long-term growth, especially with the ongoing expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport, which will become the world’s largest airport.
4. Plan to Make Dubai the World’s Leading Sports Hub
The Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033 aims to position Dubai as a global sports powerhouse.
The strategy focuses on:
Attracting major international sporting events
Developing grassroots and professional athletes
Expanding youth and People of Determination sports programs
Supporting local sports clubs
Scope:
19 major programmes
75 initiatives
17 priority sports
Sheikh Hamdan remarks that sports have now become a promising area of investment which strengthens the interest that Dubai is becoming a destination of sporting excellence in the world.
5.Greater Disease Detection in the Early Stage to improve the health of people.
To enhance early diagnosis and prevent the occurrence of chronic illnesses among Emirati nationals, Dubai has initiated a larger healthcare initiative.World’s Best City
Key objectives:
40% increase in early detection for colon cancer
50% expansion in vaccination services
90% patient satisfaction in early detection programmes
Waiting time reduced to 7 days or less
Position Dubai among the top 10 global cities for healthy life expectancy
This initiative is essential in reducing long-term healthcare burdens and improving community well-being.
6. New Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Court
To strengthen investor confidence and support economic stability, Dubai has approved a Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Court Project.
How it will help:
Handle bankruptcy and financial restructuring cases
Protect creditor rights
Assist companies in managing debt repayment
Prevent unnecessary liquidation
Encourage business continuity while ensuring fairness
This specialised court will create a more stable, transparent, and investor-friendly financial environment.
Conclusion
Six initiatives recently endorsed by Dubai support its long-term perspective of being the best city in the world regarding the quality of life, innovativeness, sustainability and economic prospects. These developments will define the future of urban living among millions of residents and investors in terms of new parks, affordable schools, aviation jobs, advanced healthcare, etc.
