The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has made major progress in strengthening Dubai’s electricity transmission infrastructure in 2025. According to recent updates, the authority successfully commissioned eight new 132kV substations along with two 400kV substations as part of its long-term strategy to improve the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of the emirate’s power network.
The expansion reflects Dubai’s continuous efforts to meet rising electricity demand driven by rapid urban growth and large-scale infrastructure development across the city. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, stated that these projects support the vision of the UAE leadership to create a modern and future-ready energy infrastructure capable of supporting economic growth and sustainable development.
By the end of 2025, the total number of operational substations across Dubai reached 394. This includes 27 high-capacity 400kV substations and 367 substations operating at 132kV. The increasing number of substations is expected to strengthen power transmission capabilities and ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
DEWA is also moving ahead with a large pipeline of ongoing infrastructure projects worth more than AED 8.5 billion. These developments include the construction of 52 additional 132kV substations, two new 400kV substations, 223 kilometers of underground transmission cables, and 130 kilometers of overhead transmission lines. The utility provider plans to complete these projects by 2028.
Hussain Lootah, Executive Vice President of Transmission Power at DEWA, said that projects completed during 2025 also involved laying around 250 kilometers of underground cables and overhead lines. These developments, costing more than AED 1.35 billion, are serving important areas including Hatta, Warsan-4, Al Yalayis-5, Saih Shuaib-3, Al Hebiah-5, and Jebel Ali First.
In addition, DEWA has launched five new projects focused on developing 132kV substations for new Emirati housing communities in areas such as Latifa City, Al Awir First, and Al Khawaneej Second. With investments estimated at AED 560 million, these projects aim to support Dubai’s growing population, meet future electricity requirements, and strengthen long-term infrastructure resilience.
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