Established in 1957, Dubai Municipality has played a vital role in shaping
the city’s urban development, public services, and environmental
sustainability—pioneering excellence for over six decades.
Responsibilities
Dubai Municipality undertakes a range of strategic and dynamic responsibilities, guided by the impact pillars that shape its vision and inform its city-building initiatives. These responsibilities span all aspects of life in Dubai, ensuring a high quality of life and well-being for all.
- Urban planning and related legislation.
- Organizing and managing survey work and the spatial digital twin in the Emirate.
- Regulation and control of the building and construction sector.
- Establishing, managing, and operating public parks and recreational facilities.
- Developing, managing, and operating public beaches, coastal projects, and water canal projects.
- Developing and establishing architectural heritage preservation projects in historical areas.
- Beautifying the city and expanding green spaces.
- Developing, managing, and constructing public and government projects as assigned.
- Developing, managing, and operating markets and abattoirs affiliated with the Department.
- Ensuring the safety of food and consumer products, and supervising related activities in the Emirate.
- Regulating and supervising activities related to public and occupational safety in the Emirate.
- Regulating and supervising activities related to public health in the Emirate.
- Developing and managing an integrated system for labor cities in the Emirate.
- Developing and managing an integrated animal health system in the Emirate.
- Assessing product conformity, conducting tests and studies, and developing standards and specifications.
- Establishing, developing, and managing sewage treatment networks and plants.
- Establishing, developing, and managing recycled water networks.
- Establishing, developing, and managing rainwater and surface water drainage networks.
- Integrated waste management, including collection, transportation, and safe disposal.
- Establishing, developing, and managing waste recycling and treatment plants.