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Aerial view of urban green spaces and landscaped roads
Green Infrastructure
Urban Greening & Irrigation 2026

Dubai
Green Initiative

Implementing afforestation and landscaping projects along roads, intersections, gardens, and reserves across the Emirate of Dubai.

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IDOM GIS & Agriculture Unit Dubai Municipality
Last Updated April 10, 2026
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Begin Story Estimated read: 8 min

The IDOM Green initiative aims to systematically document, classify, and expand all green spaces managed by Dubai Municipality — covering afforestation along major road corridors, roundabout landscaping, public gardens, and ecological reserves. Using GIS-based spatial analysis, we have identified priority zones where irrigation coverage gaps and plant-health deficiencies require immediate intervention.

Map View: Analysis
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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road Corridor

Priority afforestation corridor extending 42 km. Includes median planting, roadside hedges, and automated drip irrigation networks.

25.0657° N, 55.1713° E
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"Green spaces are not ornamentation — they are critical infrastructure that defines the health, resilience, and identity of a modern city like Dubai."
Dr. Layla Al Rashidi Chief Green Infrastructure Officer, Urban Sustainability Bureau
Interactive Scene IDOM Green Network — Al Barsha Sector
25.1127° N, 55.1802° E
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Legend & Analytics

Existing Green Corridors
Proposed Afforestation Zones

Interactive Scene: Hover to explore the green network and irrigation coverage across Dubai sectors.

Green Coverage Index

Monthly growth analysis of Dubai Municipality green spaces

Primary
Benchmark
8.4 Peak
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Coverage Growth trending_up
+18.3%
Sustainability Score
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Irrigation Networks & Plant Distribution

Current GIS analysis reveals significant irrigation coverage gaps in the Al Khail Road and Emirates Road corridors. The proposed network expansion integrates sub-surface drip lines and automated pumping stations serving over 320 hectares of new planting zones. Predictive water consumption models indicate a 22% efficiency gain through smart scheduling and leak-detection sensors.

Urban park and landscaped green space

Al Barsha Green Reserve — Phase II Landscaping

Garden irrigation system
Tree-lined boulevard landscaping

Figure 2.1: Dubai Municipality green space and irrigation network — roads, gardens, and reserves.

IDOM Green — Sector Assessment

Active Insight

Road Corridor Greening

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road corridors present the highest priority for afforestation. Current canopy coverage stands at 12%, with a target of 35% by 2030 through systematic median and roadside planting campaigns.

Irrigation Network

Sub-Irrigation Expansion

Automated sub-irrigation networks supply over 1,200 active zones across Dubai. Spatial analysis identifies 18 pumping stations operating below optimal pressure thresholds, requiring infrastructure upgrades to prevent plant-health degradation in peak summer months.