Dh80 million Dubai Creek Lights project starts under directives of Sheikh Hamdan

The implementation of the Dubai Creek Lights project has started, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Dubai Municipality will begin the Dh80 million project under the directives of Dubai Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. "The Dubai Creek Lights will create an integrated visual and urban experience extending across 8 kilometres", DMO said.

The project, featuring more than 5,000 lighting units and covering 6 key areas, is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2027.

Under the directives of Hamdan bin Mohammed, Dubai Municipality begins implementing the Dubai Creek Lights project. With an investment of AED80 million, the project will create an integrated visual and urban experience extending across 8 kilometres of Dubai Creek. Featuring more… pic.twitter.com/3xVTMa4rHV

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