Imagine a city where the skyline is ever-changing and the demand for energy never sleeps. Welcome to Dubai, where DEWA is on a relentless mission to power the future. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority isn't just sitting back and watching the city grow; they're laying the groundwork—literally—by launching 22 new substations by 2025.

The projects are scattered across key locations: Al Warsan 4, Al Yalayis 5, Hatta, Saih Shuaib 3, Al Habiyah 5, and Jebel Ali First. These aren't just dots on a map; they're the backbone for Dubai's expansion. DEWA is also breaking ground on five more 132kV main transmission substations, aiming to juice up new Emirati residential zones like Latifa City, Al Awir I, and Al Khawaneej II, with a massive investment of AED560 million (or US$152.5 million).

DEWA's Push to Fortify the Grid

In the coming three years, DEWA plans to add at least 78 more substations of similar capacity. It's part of a grand blueprint to stay ahead of the curve as Dubai's thirst for energy intensifies.

DEWA has been anything but conservative in their approach. By 2025, they're set to commission eight new substations and roll out 250 kilometers of underground cables and overhead lines. The budget? A hefty AED 1.35 billion. These projects are meticulously planned across strategic areas, ensuring the city's energy pulse keeps beating strong.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the brains behind DEWA's operations, made it clear: “Following the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, we're committed to delivering electricity and water services at the highest standards. The stakes are high, and so are our ambitions.”

The total investment in ongoing electricity transmission projects is a jaw-dropping AED8.5 billion (US$2.3 billion). With DEWA's transmission lines flirting with near-perfect reliability, their projects focus on integrating cutting-edge digital tech and smart systems. The goal? Unmatched safety and operational dependability.

These new substations aren't just additions; they're game-changers for a network already boasting 27 400kV substations and 367 132kV substations. By the end of Q3 2025, the count will reach 394. And they're not stopping there. DEWA is in the throes of constructing 53 more 132kV substations, two 400kV substations, and laying a staggering 226 kilometers of 132kV underground cables and 130 kilometers of 400kV overhead lines, all set to wrap up by 2028.