Five key centres in new Master Plan

The new Master Plan is the seventh such plan developed for the emirate since 1960. Between 1960 and 2020, the population of Dubai has multiplied 80 times from 40,000 in 1960 to 3.3 million by the end of 2020 and increased in cultural diversity to include people from over 200 nationalities. The urban and built area of the emirate increased 170-fold from 3.2 square km in the same period.

The plan forecasts upgrading Dubai’s urban areas, with development mainly focused on five key centres.

The existing urban centres include:

Deira and Bur Dubai, historic areas that highlight the emirate’s tradition and heritage;

Business and financial heart of the city — Downtown and Business Bay;

Hospitality and leisure centre — the Dubai Marina and JBR that serves as an international tourism and leisure hub

The two new centres include:

Expo 2020 Centre, a hotspot featuring affordable housing and a focal point for the exhibitions, tourism and logistics sectors;

Dubai Silicon Oasis Centre, the technology and knowledge hub that drives innovation and digital economy development.