United Arab Emirates
A deep analysis of United Arab Emirates National Urban Policy
Region: Arab
GDP per capita
Population (2016)
Population growth rate
Inflation Rate (2014)
Drinking water (rural)
Drinking water (urban)
Forested areas
CO2 emissions estimate
Labour force (females)
Labour force (males)
Female life expectancy
Male life expectancy
Unemp % of labour force
Urban population
Male education
Female education
Data presented above is obtained form 2018 NUP Database Booklet - (2018 WorldBank dataset), access it from the World Bank Dataset
TITLE OF NUP
Urban and Regional Structure Frameworks (2030) (Partial)
STAGE OF NUP
Implementation Phase
LEADING AGENCY FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council and Urban Planning Steering Committee
TIMELINE
2030
FOCUS
The framework is grounded in the cultural and environmental identity of Abu Dhabi; it provides conceptual solutions to shape growth in Abu Dhabi. The framework addresses sustainability, connectivity, livability, evolving culture, unique environment, and identifies opportunities. These topics are outlined in sub-thematic areas in the framework such as: capital city, open space, transportation, land use and the environment.
COMMENTS
This is not an explicit NUP. It is a conceptual framework that is strengthens the process of reviewing and planning. It presents a practical, flexible, and sustainable view of the future.
Thematic scope of United Arab Emirates NUP
Thematic attention
Economic
Development
Thematic attention
Spatial
Development
Thematic attention
Human
Development
Thematic attention
Environmental
Development
Thematic attention
Climate
Resilience
Graphical Representation
Legend:
12=Extensive
8=Moderate
4=Low
0=No Information
Measurement of how United Arab Emirates NUP fulfils
SDG 11.a.1 Qualifier
Population dynamics
The National Urban Policies for United Arab Emirates, does not respond to the population dynamics as an SDG11.a.1 qualifier. United Arab Emirates NUP does not focus on demographic trends and needs in their Implementation phase.
NO
Territorial development
United Arab Emirates NUP does not address a spatial coherent territory that includes a balanced system for human settlement. Cities and towns along the urban, periurban and rural continum is also focussed in the United Arab Emirates NUP.
NO
Local fiscal space
United Arab Emirates NUP does not address the local fiscal space as SDG.11.a.1 qualifier. Their NUP ensures that local governments have resources to carry out activities at the local level.
NO