Dh42B Abu Dhabi project to build walkable city

Residents in Abu Dhabi will soon be able to move easily and quickly between neighbourhoods without cars even from areas in the heart of the capital.

- Sara AlKuwari

They will be able to connect seamlessly across the city, whether on foot, by public transport, or using e-scooters, reducing the need for automobiles.

The UAE leadership has approved the allocation of Dh42 billion to expand the Liveability Strategy, aimed at improving quality of life across Abu Dhabi.

Community projects such as parks, schools, and mosques ensure that residents’ needs are met while simultaneously fostering social cohesion and well-being, experts say.

This growing connectivity means that even if a particular service is not available within one neighbourhood, it can be accessed easily in a nearby one unlike gated communities that limit integration with the wider city.

The Liveability Strategy

During the first phase, the level of neighbourhood integration rose from 67 per cent before 2023 to 81 per cent in 2025.