The emirate’s significant advancement further confirms Sheikh Mohammed’s orders to continuously enhance Dubai’s growth model.
The comprehensive development plans that have been implemented throughout Dubai, according to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, reflect his vision and his eagerness to guarantee the highest standards of living for citizens and their families. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, said as much.
He continued, saying that the significant advancements made by the emirate support Sheikh Mohammed’s directives to continuously enhance Dubai’s growth model in order to provide the greatest and most effective services to both citizens and residents.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan was speaking during a visit to Hatta during which he approved a number of development projects for the area, including the design and location of the Hatta Beach project as well as the building of a new neighborhood council and private school.
“We pay close attention to the needs and goals of the Dubai community. We work quickly to satisfy their needs and assist them in achieving their goals. Several teams that collaborate as a single unit carry out our development strategies and action plans. Our primary goal continues to be improving people’s quality of life, according to Sheikh Hamdan.
Cooperation is commended.
Along with several other organizations involved in the development plans, His Highness commended the efforts made by the Supreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta. “We want to utilize Hatta’s diverse potentials to guarantee the achievement of its aspirational developmental objectives delineated in the Dubai Urban Plan 2040. Our goal is for Dubai to become the most sought-after place to live, work, and travel. We will accomplish this goal by putting in sincere effort and coming up with innovative ideas that will help turn goals into realities that will benefit locals, tourists, and citizens alike.
Sheikh Hamdan visited Hatta to assess the status of several projects that are being carried out as part of the Hatta Master Development Plan, which Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid introduced with the goal of raising regional living standards and making Hatta a desirable location for domestic and foreign business, investment, and tourism.
His Highness was greeted in Hatta by Mattar Al Tayer, the Chairman of the Supreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta and Dubai’s Commissioner General for the Infrastructure, Urban Planning, and Wellbeing Pillar; Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, as well as the Director-General of the Office of the Crown Prince of Dubai; Mona Ghanem Al Marri, the Managing Director and Vice Chairperson of the Dubai Media Council; and Ahmed Al Bedwawi, the Assistant Director-General of the Dubai Council’s Affairs.
Al Tayer stated that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid continues to oversee and direct all ongoing efforts to fulfill the goals of the development plan for Hatta, with H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed providing careful follow-up to guarantee the realization of the aspirations of the Hatta people. He continued, “All development initiatives also aimed to involve the people of Hatta to the fullest extent possible, providing them with opportunities to initiate their own projects and take advantage of the significant opportunities presented by a region rich in natural attractions and heritage.”
According to Al Tayer, the initiatives being carried out in Hatta aim to improve the quality of services offered to the locals and elevate the area’s standing as a travel and investment destination. All of these projects were in line with other initiatives that were a part of the overall plan, and they reflected His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s vision for Hatta as a development model through the best possible use of its special assets and potential. He went on to say that any initiative planned would aim to maximize benefits for the inhabitants of Hatta, whether they be in the form of economic, social, cultural, or sporting aspects.
Rashid Mohammed Al Sheikh, the General Coordinator for Infrastructure, Urban Planning, and Wellbeing Pillar, informed His Highness on the new initiatives, which include a private school with 700–1,000 pupils that can enroll in state-of-the-art facilities and amenities. The new neighborhood council for the area’s citizens, which will serve as a forum for the community as a whole, was also explained to His Highness. The council, which has a multipurpose main hall, service facilities, administrative offices, and more, aims to improve social interaction among people.
ambitious plans
Sheikh Hamdan was also informed about the project at Hatta Beach and its precise location. The project takes up more than 53,000 square meters of space. The beach itself will be more than 10,000 square meters in size and be located next to a man-made lake called Crystal Lagoon. It will offer a variety of facilities and services to tourists.
In addition to the development of Hatta downtown, His Highness also learned about a number of other ongoing initiatives, such as the building of 235 dwellings in the Makan region and hotels and resorts.
Sheikh Hamdan also examined the projects carried out in the Hatta Master Development Plan’s earlier phase, such as the Hatta Souq, which covers an area of about 146,000 square meters and comprises 70 commercial units in addition to other facilities. Aside with the creation of 330 investment opportunities for residents of the area, other initiatives that were examined included the development of the Leem Lake area and new attractions at Hatta Heritage Village.
