Dubai Executive Council Approves AED 18.3 Billion Public Parks and Greenery Strategy

Sheikh Hamdan chaired a Dubai Executive Council meeting and approved the AED 18.3 billion Public Parks and Greenery Strategy. The plan lists over 800 projects, among them 310 new parks, and states an aim to triple Dubai's tree count. A separate set of initiatives and projects worth AED 18 billion was also approved at the same meeting to advance Dubai as a liveable city.

The approvals follow the 35th Dubai Free Zones Council meeting on July 2, 2026, which was chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. That meeting established a redesign of the investor journey and a risk-based classification framework for foreign investors. The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy held its 87th meeting to review updates to Green Building regulations that would require all new buildings to become zero-energy structures under the net-zero 2050 plan.

Timeline for resident access to new parks

Residents are expected to see the first new parks delivered once individual projects move from approval to construction. The government says the overall strategy will increase the number of public green spaces and trees across Dubai, which could affect daily access to outdoor areas for families and commuters. No specific completion dates for individual parks are stated in the meeting outcomes.

The AED 18 billion package of initiatives is described as supporting liveability and health measures. Residents may encounter changes in public spaces and building standards as projects are implemented. The government projects these measures will contribute to the city's position as an economic growth catalyst and tourism destination.

Green building rules and energy standards

Updates reviewed by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy target new buildings under the net-zero 2050 plan. Residents who occupy or visit new developments are projected to experience the effects of zero-energy requirements once the regulations take effect. Existing buildings are not addressed in the meeting summary.

The Executive Council meeting occurred at the Arabian Travel Market. Further steps will depend on project scheduling and regulatory rollout timelines that have not yet been detailed in public records from the meetings.