Dubai is set to revolutionize urban living with the launch of a smart app offering access to 2,000 government services and a new vision for future cities. This initiative, unveiled at the World Governments Summit 2025, aims to enhance livability, sustainability, and efficiency, positioning Dubai as a global leader in smart urban development.
Dubai Now: Your Personal Government Assistant
Dubai is preparing to launch "Dubai Now," an intelligent personal assistant application designed to streamline access to government services. This innovative app will consolidate 2,000 services from 19 government entities into a single platform, accessible through 25 micro-applications across 11 categories.
- Centralized Access: Users will have a single login point for a vast array of government services.
- Personalized Experience: Leveraging big data, Dubai Now will offer customized information and notifications, adapting to individual user behavior and preferences.
- Real-time Updates: The app will provide timely information, such as traffic congestion alerts via the Roads and Transport Authority’s Journey Planner.
- Enhanced Convenience: The goal is to simplify interactions with government departments, ensuring a seamless and trustworthy experience for residents.
A Vision for Future Cities: Dubai Urban Plan 2040
Dubai Municipality unveiled its urban development report, "Cities’ Livability in the Age of Global Citizenship," at the World Governments Summit 2025. This report outlines a forward-looking perspective on urban livability, emphasizing sustainability and quality of life.
- C3P3 Framework: The report introduces the C3P3 framework (Connected, Collaborative, Circular, Protected, Proactive, and Present) as a strategic roadmap for city leaders to enhance urban livability.
- Dubai Urban Plan 2040: This visionary plan serves as a global benchmark for strategic urban planning, aiming for:
- 80% of the population residing within a 20-minute reach of essential services.
- Sustainable waste management, moving away from landfill disposal.
- Protection of 60% of the emirate’s land for nature conservation.
- Provision of 11 square meters of public green space per capita.
- Resilience and Sustainability: The report stresses the importance of integrated disaster readiness, food security strategies, and climate adaptation initiatives to ensure sustainable urban expansion.
Marwan Bin Ghalita, Acting Director General of Dubai Municipality, reiterated Dubai’s commitment to becoming one of the world’s most livable cities by balancing economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social well-being through innovative urban planning.