The Dubai Plan

The Dubai Plan is the Emirate’s latest iteration of strategic plans, which started with the launch of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 in 2007, and was followed by Dubai Plan 2021 which was launched in 2014. As the time horizon of Dubai Plan 2021 came to end, government teams began working on developing The Dubai Plan, through an interactive and participatory approach that engaged all segments of the society and businesses, to reflect the Emirate’s priority agenda for the years leading up to 2033.

The Dubai Plan is focused on enhancing the status of Dubai as a global city, defined by a set of integrated and complementary agendas; each of which supports the other. The following agendas have been launched:

1. Dubai Economic Agenda D33 : with a focus on increasing economic productivity and promoting economic growth by supporting promising, high-productivity sectors, attracting talent and competencies, and creating an environment that fosters growth and innovation.
2. Dubai Social Agenda   33   : with a focus on promoting social and economic stability and prosperity for Emiratis; and enhancing social cohesion and coexistence among Dubai’s diverse cultures based on shared human values and Emirati traits and principles; and raising the quality of life for citizens and residents.

Achieving The Dubai Plan’s goals and priorities is realized through a cyclical process that defines an annual agenda of government programs and projects alongside others implemented in collaboration with the private and non-for-profit sectors. This agenda is developed based on priorities that are directly linked to government fiscal plans and the annual budget preparation cycle.

A strategic review of priorities will be conducted annually, to take into account government entities’ performance in implementing programs and projects, the results of surveys targeting the society and business around government policies, and key global and regional trends and their potential impact on the city and Emirate.

The Dubai Plan is a plan for the city and not only for the government. Its ultimate aim is to support Dubai’s ambition to be among the top 3 cities globally, a destination for global talent, a launchpad for innovation and creativity, a model in quality of life, a benchmark in ease of doing business, and the fastest in development and growth.