Dubai Municipality has completed a sewerage and rainwater drainage network development project in Nad Al Sheba 3, with a total investment of AED277 million ($75.4 million), reports Zawya.
The project covers an area of 340 hectares and includes up to 300 plots of land. It is part of the Municipality’s broader efforts to enhance and modernize Dubai’s infrastructure in alignment with the emirate's long-term goal of becoming a global leader in sustainable, smart urban development.
Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said, “This project is part of Dubai Municipality’s strategic efforts to develop and deliver world-class infrastructure that keeps pace with Dubai’s ambitions for global leadership and urban sustainability. Completing the Nad Al Sheba 3 project is a significant step towards connecting all areas of Dubai to a fully integrated sewerage and rainwater drainage network, ensuring the emirate’s readiness to face future climate challenges for the next 100 years. These efforts are part of two of the region’s largest strategic infrastructure programmes: the AED30 billion ‘Tasreef’ project to develop Dubai’s rainwater drainage network, and the AED80 billion sewerage system upgrade programme.”
Completing the Nad Al Sheba 3 project is a significant step towards connecting all areas of Dubai to a fully integrated sewerage and rainwater drainage network
“Dubai Municipality remains committed to expediting the delivery of integrated development works for sewerage and rainwater collection systems, in line with the highest international standards. By applying advanced technologies and smart solutions, we aim to increase operational performance, ensure service continuity, and improve quality of life for Dubai’s residents — reinforcing the emirate’s status among the world’s leading cities for advanced infrastructure,” he added.
The project has resulted in the installation of an advanced sewerage network in Nad Al Sheba 3, spanning approximately 24 kilometres, with pipeline diameters ranging from 200 to 800 millimetres. This network aims to improve public health standards, maintain environmental sustainability, and enable more efficient future maintenance. Additionally, 11 kilometres of household connections have been constructed to link residential units, homes, and other properties directly to the main network.
Regarding rainwater drainage, the Municipality has established a pumping station with a capacity of 4,000 litres per second, which improves rainwater management and ensures effective water flow towards the main system. This is supported by a 31-kilometre gravity-based drainage pipeline network, with diameters ranging from 250 to 1,500 millimetres, which ensures the system’s preparedness during heavy rainfall and helps reduce the risk of flooding.
