In line with the UAE's policy of following a sustainable approach to urbanization, Dubai Municipality announced to build and construct an expansive, plain sustainable housing district- a flower shaped eco-city titled ' Desert Rose City'.  

Desert Rose City will feature schools, shopping malls, clinics and hospitals, villas and designated housing for Emiratis running on renewable energy.  

Dubai would make a huge contribution to the development of a low-carbon economy in the region through the city.

In addition, the city will have a police station, mosques and other services, with a focus on green spaces, reduced traffic jams and auto-recycling of waste.

It will be built using state-of-the-art technologies and techniques for the preservation of the environment and natural resources.

It's service facilities would generate renewable energy and amenities for recycling wastes and its sewage water for irrigation and gardening.

Smart City would be completely sustainable and provide about 200 megawatts of electricity using photovoltaic roofs on homes and other premises. 75 per cent of the city would be dedicated to housing.

The city will be constructed in compliance to green growth principles, will highlight expedient and eco-friendly transportation and will aim to lessen the carbon emission from Dubai. It will be situated in between the Al Ruwaya and Al Aweer areas across the Emirates road towards the desert. The project will add a fully air conditioned pedestrian walkway and a green belt for agricultural reasons.

Design of the project would be in the shape of a multi-colored desert flower combined with the desert environment as a symbol of sustainability.

The first phase is expected to welcome 160,000 inhabitants to an area of more than 14,000 hectares.

It will rely on its own resources to provide transport and communications, to save energy and recycle waste water, providing more than 40,000 cubic metres of usable water.

Renewable energy and solar energy will be used for lighting, while the materials used in the construction will contribute to maximum security and safety, while remaining low cost.

Solar panels, covering a surface area of 65,000 hectares, will generate clean electricity and renewable energy.

Source : The National