Dubai Municipality has launched its Specialised Asset Management Strategy 2026–2030, introducing a new framework designed to enhance the management, sustainability, and long-term value of government assets across the emirate.

The strategy is part of a broader asset management framework that also includes the General Asset Management Strategy, which establishes the Municipality’s overarching direction and institutional principles for asset management. Together, the two strategies aim to strengthen planning, governance, operational efficiency, maintenance, lifecycle management, and long-term value creation.

According to Dubai Municipality, the framework adopts a more integrated approach to public asset management, supporting service quality, improving resource utilization, enhancing spending efficiency, and ensuring infrastructure remains aligned with the city’s future development needs.

The Specialised Asset Management Strategy focuses on creating a more proactive asset management ecosystem that spans planning, development, operations, and maintenance. It prioritizes stronger governance, improved data quality, long-term planning, and predictive approaches that can extend asset lifecycles, improve performance, and enhance readiness to meet the evolving needs of residents and businesses.

Meanwhile, the General Asset Management Strategy serves as an umbrella framework guiding asset-related decision-making across technical, financial, and operational functions, while promoting greater coordination between government entities and internal departments.

Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said the two strategies provide a roadmap for sustainable and comprehensive asset management aligned with international standards.

“The Specialised Asset Management Strategy and the General Asset Management Strategy represent a clear roadmap that strengthens Dubai Municipality’s institutional approach to the sustainable and comprehensive management of its assets,” he said.

Bin Ghalita added that the initiative reflects the Municipality’s commitment to adopting modern asset management practices that support sustainability, improve service efficiency, and maximise long-term value.

“Dubai Municipality’s assets are a fundamental pillar of the city’s prosperity and growth,” he said. “Our goal is to continuously maximise their value—from advanced infrastructure to public facilities, recreational destinations, and community assets—to make Dubai more sustainable, pioneering, and liveable.”

Nasser Bu Shehab, CEO of the Planning and Governance Sector at Dubai Municipality, said the development of the two strategies reflects a proactive approach to strengthening institutional readiness and preparing for future requirements.

He added that the framework will improve asset-related decision-making, establish clearer priorities, and strengthen coordination among entities responsible for managing public assets.

The launch reflects the growing role of government assets in supporting economic growth, meeting the needs of a growing population, strengthening infrastructure, improving service delivery, and enhancing quality of life across Dubai.