Plan Type: Vision
Member State: United Arab Emirates
Coverage Period: -
Document Language: English
Dubai Plan 2021 (Dubai's Vision)
January 2014
Dubai Plan 2021 describes the future of Dubai through holistic and complementary perspectives, starting with the people and the society that have always been, and will remain, the bedrock of the city. The plan addresses urban environment including both natural and built assets, and examines the living experience of the people and visitors of Dubai as a result of their interaction with this environment, and the economic and social services provided.
Pillars & Objectives
Pillar:
The people: “A city of happy, creative and empowered people”
Objectives:
- Ensure that citizens are educated, cultivated and healthy individuals
- Promote productivity and innovation in a variety of fields
- Ensure that citizens are happy individuals proud of their culture
- Ensure that Dubai’s development is centered on people in all fields
Pillar:
The society: “An inclusive and cohesive society”
Objectives:
- Build a vibrant and sustainable multi-cultural society
- Promote a tolerant and inclusive society that embraces Dubai's civic values
- Promote cohesive families and communities that form the nucleus of society
Pillar:
The experience: “The preferred place to live, work and visit”
Objectives:
- Promote Dubai as a city with the best educational, healthcare and housing services catering to everyone’s needs
- Provide a rich cultural experience with globally distinctive entertainment outlets
- Promote Dubai city as the most secure place
Pillar:
The place: “A smart and sustainable city”
Objectives:
- Promote Dubai as a smart, integrated and connected city
- Make the city sustainable with its resources
- Create a clean, healthy and sustainable environment
- Provide a safe and resilient built environment
Pillar:
The economy: “A pivotal hub in the global economy”
Objectives:
- Promote sustainable economic growth
- Turn Dubai into one of the world’s leading business centres
- Promote Dubai as the most business-friendly city and a preferred investment destination
Pillar:
The government: “A pioneering and excellent government”
Objectives:
- Meet the needs of individuals and society as a whole in a proactive and creative manner
- Promote sustainable and innovative management of resources