Dubai to become a more walkable city...

Dubai Walk Master Plan will establish a 6,500km network of pathways

If your New Year resolution is to walk more, the Dubai of the future could be the destination for you.

From 2025, the busiest emirate in the UAE is embarking on an ambitious plan to transform itself into a pedestrian-friendly city by 2040.

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has approved the Dubai Walk Master Plan.

The initiative will set about establishing an integrated network of walkways with a unique identity, focusing on accessibility, safety and a comfortable walking experience, featuring uninterrupted pathways and expanded green spaces.

Sheikh Mohammad said that enhancing the quality of life in Dubai remains a key focus of the emirate's strategic vision.

He emphasised that innovative infrastructure projects and the development of a distinctive, modern destination reflect Dubai's global stature, further strengthening its position as the preferred city to live, work and visit.

“We have approved the Dubai Walk Master Plan, a network of modern walkways covering 160 areas across the emirate,” said Sheikh Mohammad.

“The plan includes constructing 3,300km of new walkways and rehabilitating 2,300km of existing ones by 2040, in addition to more than 900 km of walkways planned beyond 2040.

“It also involves developing 110 pedestrian bridges and underpasses to enhance connectivity. This ambitious plan aims to increase pedestrian and soft mobility from 13% to 25% by 2040.”

The walkways will incorporate greenery, shaded areas, misting systems, interactive digital screens, art displays, sports and entertainment equipment, rest areas and commercial spaces, and each route will feature distinctive designs, colours, lighting and landscaping, reflecting the unique identity of its surrounding area, as well as navigation systems for smart applications.

Sheikh Mohammad concluded that Dubai was a city of the future, committed to creating a healthy and happy urban environment where walking is a central part of the culture and daily lives. The development is intended to “position Dubai as one of the world’s healthiest and most sustainable cities”.

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