Spanning one million square metres and featuring a lake covering more than a quarter of a million square metres, Al Layan Oasis project aims to showcase the beauty of the desert environment while promoting sustainability and quality of life for residents and visitors alike. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the Al Layan Oasis development project, a new environmental and recreational destination in the emirate. Speaking on the occasion, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that Dubai’s urban development is driven by a commitment to creating a sustainable environment and the highest quality of life for people. He added that this is achieved through an integrated model that places people at the centre of planning by combining high-quality infrastructure, efficient services, and responsible resource management, enabling Dubai to consolidate its position among the world’s leading future-ready cities.
Al Layan Oasis forms part of a package of initiatives under the Blue and Green Roadmap 2030, recently launched by Dubai Municipality. The roadmap advances Dubai’s approach to investing in nature to enhance wellbeing, as part of a broader vision to create an urban environment that balances sustainability, liveability, and quality of life, supported by projects valued at more than AED4 billion.
The project also complements the Dubai Countryside and Rural Areas Development Plan, which seeks to preserve natural landscapes while providing services and facilities that enhance the lives of residents and create a distinctive tourism experience across the emirate. It further supports the objectives of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
His Excellency Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, affirmed that the project represents a new milestone in delivering integrated natural environments centred on people, their wellbeing, and quality of life. He noted that it highlights Dubai’s advanced model for leveraging environmental assets to create sustainable social and economic value while safeguarding the desert’s natural character.
He further said: “Al Layan Oasis reflects Dubai’s vision of investing in nature as a core part of wellbeing and quality of life. It demonstrates Dubai Municipality’s commitment to developing sustainable, world-class environmental destinations. In every project, we place people, families, and communities at the centre of urban development, supporting Dubai’s ambition to be the best city to live in and a leading global destination for environmental tourism and quality of life.”
Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, said the project has been designed to enhance how visitors experience the desert environment through high-quality facilities, advanced infrastructure, and strong partnerships with the private sector, delivering innovative services that enrich the experience of residents and visitors alike.
