Dubai floods: Massive Dhs277 million rainwater drainage project completed in Nad Al Sheba
A massive Dhs277 million flood defence project has been completed in Dubai.
Serving an area of 340 hectares and encompassing 300 plots of land, the newly completed infrastructure can be found in the Nad Al Sheba 3 neighbourhood.
The completed 24km sewerage system includes 11km of household connections and links up with the Dubai Municipality's main sewerage network.
An advanced pumping station with a capacity of 4,000 litres per second has been installed, which will allow for more efficient water flow and improved rainwater management.
The Dhs277 million project forms part of the municipality's strategic plans to upgrade and future-proof Dubai's infrastructure when battling environmental challenges.
Demand for sewerage and rainwater projects in the city has soared following the historic levels of the Dubai floods of 2024.
It is part of the city's wider Dhs30 billion Tasreef project, which will develop Dubai's rainwater drainage network, and the Dhs80 billion sewerage system upgrade programme.
Dubai Municipality announces the completion of a sewerage and rainwater drainage network development project in Nad Al Sheba 3, at a total cost of AED 277 million. Linking up with the Municipality's main sewerage network, the integrated 24-km sewerage system includes 11 km of… pic.twitter.com/k5Mwls7BRs
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 18, 2025
The completed Dubai flood project spans approximately 24 kilometres and has pipeline diameters ranging from 200 to 800 millimetres.
It aims to enhance public health standards, maintain environmental sustainability and facilitate more efficient future maintenance works.
The 11km of household connections will link the homes of citizens, new residential units and other properties directly to the main network.
Dubai Municipality approved the Dubai flood project (Credit: Dubai Media Office)
Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said that the completed Nad Al Sheba project is a big step towards connecting all areas of Dubai to the drainage network.
He said: 'Completing the Nad Al Sheba 3 project is a significant step towards connecting all areas of Dubai to a fully integrated sewerage and rainwater drainage network, ensuring the emirate's readiness to face future climate challenges for the next 100 years.
'These efforts are part of two of the region's largest strategic infrastructure programmes: the Dhs30 billion 'Tasreef' project to develop Dubai's rainwater drainage network, and the Dhs80 billion sewerage system upgrade programme.
'Dubai Municipality remains committed to expediting the delivery of integrated development works for sewerage and rainwater collection systems, in line with the highest international standards.
'By applying advanced technologies and smart solutions, we aim to increase operational performance, ensure service continuity, and improve quality of life for Dubai's residents — reinforcing the emirate's status among the world's leading cities for advanced infrastructure.'
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