Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts worth $680 million (AED2.5 billion) under Phase Two of the Tasreef Program, aimed at expanding and strengthening the emirate’s stormwater drainage network.
The contracts have been signed with leading global infrastructure firms, including DeTech Contracting and China State Construction Engineering Corporation, alongside specialized consultancy partners.
The projects will serve 30 vital areas, covering approximately 430 million square meters and supporting an estimated population of three million residents by 2040.
Phase Two includes three execution contracts and two contracts for the study and design of advanced drainage systems across selected areas of the city.
Strengthening Dubai’s stormwater infrastructure
Building on Phase One of the Tasreef Program, awarded in April 2025, the second phase reflects Dubai Municipality’s phased and strategic approach to infrastructure development.
The initiative aims to create a comprehensive stormwater management system that reduces flood risks, improves operational efficiency, and strengthens resilience to climate-related challenges and rapid urban growth.
Eng. Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita Director General -Dubai Municipality
“The Tasreef Program represents a practical model of long-term strategic planning adopted across Dubai’s operations and infrastructure. Our goal is to develop an integrated stormwater management system 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.”
Key execution works under Phase Two include the construction of a main tunnel with a diameter of up to four meters, linking urban communities along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Al Yalayis Road to Dubai Municipality’s primary drainage network.
The project is designed to increase hydraulic capacity, improve operational flexibility, and support sustainable urban growth in high-development corridors.
Additional works involve developing an integrated stormwater network extending over 27 kilometers between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Jamayel Road. The network comprises advanced tunnels and drainage systems serving strategic transport corridors, key industrial and logistics zones, and commercial areas, mitigating flood risks while enhancing business continuity.
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Adel Al Marzouqi, CEO of the Waste and Sewerage Agency at Dubai Municipality, added that “Phase Two of the Tasreef Program marks an advanced step in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of Dubai’s stormwater drainage system. The projects will increase network capacity in key areas and strengthen infrastructure readiness to address climate challenges while ensuring service continuity, safety, and quality of life.”
Enhancing inland stormwater management
The program also includes the construction of a drainage tunnel and modern pumping station along Dubai–Al Ain Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street to regulate water collection and discharge. A strategic stormwater collection lake will be created to support inland drainage operations.
Design contracts have been awarded for an integrated stormwater and groundwater drainage system in Al Marmoom and Saih Al Salam, linking these areas to the main network along Al Qudra Road. These initiatives will support residential and tourism developments while maintaining ecological balance.
