Vision 2040: Expanding Dubai's Blue Horizon
DUBAI, UAE — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reaffirmed the emirate's commitment to its ambitious Dh3 billion beach development plan. The initiative is a cornerstone of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to solidify the city's position as the world's premier destination for living, tourism, and investment.
The comprehensive strategy seeks to increase the total capacity of Dubai's public beaches by 170%, ensuring that the city's coastal infrastructure can meet the demands of a rapidly growing population and a record-breaking tourism sector.
The Al Mamzar Project: A Landmark Family Destination
During a personal inspection on April 20, 2026, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the Al Mamzar Beach development as a primary success story within the master plan. The project is currently in its final stages of completion, designed to be one of the most sophisticated family-oriented coastal zones in the region.
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual Visitor Capacity | 7 Million |
| Total Area | 4 Million Square Feet |
| Focus | Multi-functional family recreation, green spaces, coastal amenities |
"Progress has not stopped and will not stop. The Dubai Beaches Development Plan seeks to increase capacity for tourists and visitors by 170 per cent, as part of a broader long-term development agenda." — Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Strategic Acceleration and Operational Velocity
The beach development plan goes beyond sand and water. Key components include enhanced connectivity with improved access routes and sustainable transport links, eco-friendly infrastructure integrating sustainable lighting and coastal protection technologies, and expanded cycling tracks, pedestrian walkways, and integrated retail and dining zones along the shoreline.
Economic and Social Impact
By nearly tripling the capacity of public beaches, Dubai is addressing two key objectives simultaneously. For residents, the initiative provides world-class, accessible recreational spaces to improve daily well-being. For the tourism sector, it ensures the city remains the top choice for coastal leisure travel, a vital pillar of the UAE's non-oil GDP.
A Bigger and More Beautiful Future
The Dh3 billion investment represents a significant vote of confidence in Dubai's long-term economic outlook. As the Al Mamzar project nears its official inauguration, the leadership has signaled that this is only one phase of a much larger transformation of Dubai's entire coastline.
"The coming period will be bigger and more beautiful." — Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
