- Dubai is maintaining its goal of becoming one of the world’s best cities by 2030
- Regional conflict has affected visitor numbers this year
- Western Europe remains its strongest source market
- British Airways has resumed flights to the city
- Officials highlighted continued investment and resilience
Dubai has continued its push to become one of the world’s best and most liveable cities by 2030 and 2033. The ambition is driven by public-private partnerships, smart infrastructure and green initiatives. Regional conflict affected visitor numbers this year, while Western Europe remained the strongest source market.
The city aims to triple its tree count, expand green areas to 187 square kilometres and place 80pc of residents within a five-minute walk of a park using recycled irrigation water. The Etihad Rail Dubai Station connects the city directly to Abu Dhabi, Fujairah and the Northern Emirates across a 900-kilometre network. The Dubai Metro Gold Line is slated for upgrades before 2032.
Ongoing expansion at Al Maktoum International Airport and talent programmes like Aviation Talent 33 aim to cement Dubai’s status as a global travel and logistics centre. Strategies outlined by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s Vision pivot the city’s ambitions from infrastructure records toward holistic well-being, social cohesion and sustainability for its population of over 200 nationalities. British Airways has resumed flights to the city.
