Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced major progress on its $79 million (AED 290 million) water reservoir project in Hassyan, with 82% of the construction now complete.
The 120-million-gallon reservoir is on track for completion by the first quarter of 2025 and is a key component of DEWA’s strategy to secure sustainable water supplies for Dubai’s growing population and economic needs.
“Ensuring energy and water security is a critical pillar of Dubai’s development,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA.
“This project, alongside the reservoirs recently commissioned in Al Lusaily, Enkhali, and Hatta, will enhance the efficiency and reliability of the water network while increasing reserves to meet growing demand. Upon completion, Dubai’s total water storage capacity will rise to 1.121 billion gallons of desalinated water.”
The Hassyan reservoir has been designed and implemented to meet the highest international standards, according to Abdullah Obaidullah, Executive Vice President of Water and Civil at DEWA.
He stressed the project’s role in improving Dubai’s water network reliability and providing flexibility to manage increasing demand.
The reservoir aligns with DEWA’s broader infrastructure initiatives aimed at achieving the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036, which focuses on ensuring sustainable water resources for the nation’s economic and social development.
The Hassyan project also forms part of Dubai’s broader commitment to adopting advanced solutions to maintain water security amidst rapid urbanization and increasing resource needs.
With the UAE’s population and economy continuing to grow, DEWA has stepped up investments in innovative and efficient water infrastructure to meet the emirate’s long-term goals.
