The authorities in Dubai began announcing the first steps towards making the city a green space. Dubai’s goals for the coming years are to become a sustainable economy that focuses on emission-free environments and eco-friendly architecture. In this context, the Super Block has been introduced, which will forever change the way people move around the city.
This initiative will define specific neighborhoods that will prohibit car circulation to give more space to cyclists and pedestrians. The intention is to improve the quality of life and foster social interaction in areas where social interaction is needed. In a city with a constantly growing population, it is crucial to have smoke-free spaces to ensure better well-being in the community.
What are the regions of Dubai that will be car-free
Al Fahidi, Abu Hail, Al Karama, and Al Quoz Creative Zone are the communities that will be car-free starting with the Super Block plan announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, who confirmed this project that aligns with the Dubai Urban Master Plan 2040.
In this way, these regions will transform into pedestrian zones where residents can engage more with the outdoors, green spaces, and sports, without having to endure long waits in traffic. This idea from the Sheikh is one of many plans being added to the emirate’s most significant project, which will also improve the city’s infrastructure beyond the areas mentioned above.
Dubai and the plans to become a “green city”
Improving the quality of life for residents is also an important aspect for the city’s authorities. In addition to the Super Block, there is another awaited project known as the “highest wellness center” in the world. The Thérme Dubai will be located in Zabeel Park and its structure promises to capture the attention of the most skeptical. It is a skyscraper in the shape of a waterfall that will feature an interactive park and the largest indoor botanical garden in the world.
This incredible park will accommodate over 1.7 million visitors per year, being one of the largest spaces dedicated to wellness in the world. This magnificent building will overshadow other iconic skyscrapers in Dubai and will feature cascading pools with thermal and mineral waters, as well as spaces dedicated to cultural and social events.
Dubai Walk and another of the most anticipated projects
In alignment with these objectives for the emirate, one of the most eagerly awaited proposals for the city is Dubai Walk. This involves the construction of a network of 6,500 kilometers of walkways that will cover 160 areas of the city, forever changing mobility and reducing carbon emissions as expected with the Super Block. At the same time, this plan will offer a different way to experience Dubai for tourists and visitors.
Dubai Walk will comprise 3,300 km of paths, the remodeling of 2,300 trails for 2040 and 900 km of walkways that will be constructed by 2024, as indicated in the aforementioned Master Plan. In this context, the planting of new greenery poses a challenge because to achieve this, 216,500 new tree species have been installed in Dubai, an increase of 17% compared to 2023. Existing green spaces will also be improved and the idea of Dubai being a “green city” is one of the major efforts moving in the right direction.
