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Dubai announces 3 new projects: AI-designed park, 8km Creek lighting project, Falcon Market
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, announced three projects will span upgrading services and creating new infrastructure
- PUBLISHED: Thu 25 Jun 2026, 2:30 PM
Dubai, on June 25, announced three new projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents across the emirate. A Falcon Market, Creek lighting project and new AI-designed park will soon be in the works.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, announced the new package of Dubai Municipality projects on X. The three projects will span upgrading services and creating new infrastructure.
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In his announcement, Sheikh Hamdan said, "Dubai continues to invest in innovative ideas that bring together heritage, technology, and quality of life for residents and visitors alike."
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Part of the three projects is the Dubai Falcon Market, which will be the first of its kind in the region. The market will be an avenue to celebrate Emirati culture with a "future-forward vision". Falcons have been pivotal to the local heritage, with Emiratis proudly taking on historic skills like falconry to promote their culture.
The market features an innovative architectural design inspired by the wings of a falcon, symbolising strength, movement, and connection, and creating a unique visual identity that blends heritage with a future-focused spirit.
It will include specialised retail outlets for falcons and related supplies, spaces for cultural and heritage events and activities, a fully integrated veterinary clinic, and a range of services and experiences for visitors, all within an integrated urban environment that further strengthens Dubai’s position as a global destination for culture, heritage, and innovation.
The total area of the project is approximately 50,000 square feet, with an estimated cost of around Dh50 million.
Another window into Dubai's heritage, the Dubai Creek, will also be given a new life. The project is set to light up 8km of the area, giving tourists and residents an opportunity to explore the humble origins of Dubai in a new light, creating a unique nighttime experience.
Scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2027, the project forms part of Dubai’s ongoing efforts to transform its waterfronts into integrated global destinations that support the tourism and cultural sectors while enhancing quality of life and the urban experience across the emirate.
Finally, as Dubai continues to look into the future thanks to its visionary leadership, the city will build the world's first AI-designed park. This park will leverage AI and data and will be developed with community participation.
It will be introduced as a challenge targeting designers and urban environment specialists, university students and researchers, startups, and innovation leaders in the fields of AI, technology, and design.
The challenge will include a collaborative evaluation and selection process. Winning designs will be selected by a judging panel comprising internationally renowned designers and senior Dubai Government executives, along with the involvement of local residents in the final selection process.
