Dubai Awards Dh3 Billion in Phase 3 Stormwater Drainage Contracts Under Tasreef Programme
What happened
Dubai Municipality awarded four contracts valued at Dh3 billion on October 25, 2026, to expand the city's stormwater drainage network under Phase 3 of the Tasreef Programme.
The Context
- Network reach expands across core districts: The project adds approximately 100 km of drainage lines with pipe diameters reaching up to 3 metres across nearly 100 sq km, targeting high-density business and residential hubs like Al Quoz, Al Barsha, Jumeirah, and Za'abeel.
- The larger Dh30 billion blueprint: Launched after severe April 2024 rainfall, the Tasreef initiative aims to increase overall drainage capacity by 700 percent by 2033, moving over 20 million cubic metres of water daily while cutting pumping station costs by 20 percent.
- Top-tier contractors deployed: Implementation will be handled by four major engineering firms—China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East, ARIFCO Group, DETech Contracting, and Nael Construction & Contracting.
The Number
of high-capacity subterranean lines that directly reduce flood exposure for your facilities, supply chains, and commuter routes across Dubai’s primary commercial corridors.
Takeaway
Expect ongoing corridor construction across central thoroughfares through 2033 as Dubai converts capital expenditure into long-term climate resilience for global commerce.
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