About us

The Coastal Zone & Waterways Management Section (CWMS) is part of the Environment Department which is under the Health, Safety and Environment Control Sector of the Dubai Municipality. The CWMS oversees the sustainable development and the utilization of Dubai coastal and marine environment through the formulation and implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) plans and procedures within the scope of responsibilities of Dubai Municipality. The section contributes significantly to the decision-making, understanding, analysis and study of coastal phenomena aimed at achieving a sustainable coastal development.

The Environment Department has received ISO 2001 certification for the international best practices in coastal engineering and management.