Dubai has been named the world's cleanest city for the fifth consecutive year, according to the latest Global Power City Index (GPCI) published by Japan's Mori Memorial Foundation Institute for Urban Strategies. The recognition confirms Dubai's standing as a global leader in urban sustainability and environmental management.
Perfect Score in Global Power City Index
Competing against 48 cities worldwide, Dubai achieved a perfect 100% score in the cleanliness parameter — a key sub-component of the GPCI's environment pillar, which measures overall urban resilience. No other city matched that score.
The Global Power City Index evaluates cities across six core functions: economy, research and development, cultural interaction, liveability, environment, and accessibility. Dubai's clean sweep in the environment metric has remained unbroken since the emirate first claimed the top spot.
Dubai Municipality Behind the Achievement
HE Marwan bin Ghalita, Acting Director General of Dubai Municipality, credited the milestone to the leadership of the UAE and the dedication of more than 3,230 employees working within the Municipality's cleanliness teams.
Those teams oversee daily cleaning operations across 2,400 kilometres of roads, investment zones spanning 1,419 square kilometres, and 33.4 kilometres of water canals and creeks — supported by a fleet of 855 advanced vehicles and specialised machinery operating 365 days a year.
Dubai Municipality has also accelerated the adoption of electric vehicles and digital waste management systems to further cut carbon emissions and improve operational efficiency.
Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041
The sustained performance feeds directly into the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041, the emirate's long-range sustainability blueprint. The strategy targets an 18% reduction in waste generation relative to current volumes, and aims to achieve zero landfill disposal by 2041 — meaning all waste will be diverted, recycled, or converted to energy before that year.
Innovation and Community Drive Continued Success
Dubai's repeated ranking as the world's cleanest city reflects a coordinated approach combining government policy, private-sector participation, and community engagement. By embedding innovation into waste management — from smart monitoring systems to EV-powered fleets — the city continues to develop a replicable model for future urban environments, reinforcing its goal of being among the world's most liveable and sustainable cities.
