EV charging stations to be installed in 600 parking lots

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Dubai Municipality has launched a new initiative to install ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles in 600 parking spaces within public parks, beaches, and recreational facilities, with an investment of Dhs150 million, in partnership with UAE Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (UAEV).

The first phase of the project includes the installation of 75 ultra-fast charging stations in 150 parking spaces over the next two years.

The charging infrastructure will be strategically distributed across major parks, neighbourhood parks, and public beaches, ensuring the provision of integrated and easily accessible charging facilities within Dubai’s public spaces network.

Implementation will also focus on achieving wide geographical coverage which includes communities and vital high-density locations, serving both residents and visitors.

The project is part of the goals of UAE Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, supporting the transformative project “Global Market for Electric Vehicles,” which aims to support the transition towards using a green transportation system and increase the number of electric vehicles in the UAE to 50% of the total by 2050.

This, in turn, contributes to achieving the goals of the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050.

Visitors will be able to charge their vehicles while enjoying outdoor and sports activities, family events, children’s play areas, swimming, and coastal walking paths, making sustainable options more accessible and integrated into daily life.

In January, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that the EV Green Charger network has grown to more than 1,860 charging points across Dubai, including stations licenced by DEWA in collaboration with government and private sector entities.

By mid-January 2026, the EV Green Charger initiative had enrolled 23,600 registered users, with DEWA providing more than 55,200 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity since its 2014 launch – enough to power more than 276 million kilometres of electric-vehicle travel.