Smart DubaiThe Smart Dubai initiative, formally undertaken in March 2014, aims to establish Dubai as the smartest city by 2017, driven by four key strategic pillars and spanning six dimensions classifying initiatives citywide...The objectives of Smart Dubai do not warrant creating a strategy based on entirely new initiatives for Dubai. Instead, the city leadership has chosen to channel existing successful initiatives into a unified strategy, which in turn is prioritized into focal areas for a significant collective gain and to provide the foundation for innovation.OUR DIMENSIONS [documented as goals in this StratML rendition] -- The Smart Dubai strategic pillars define the core areas of unified effort from the city’s leadership towards its vision. The six strategic dimensions reinforce the delivery of the strategy across specific vertical sectors in the city. This layer of abstraction allows for services to be developed with current and future technology, all within the remit of the city's strategy.Several cities around the world have built a transformative culture around smart governance, mobility, environment and people -- four of the six identified dimensions of the city's strategy. Meanwhile Smart Living and Smart Economy are significant global leadership opportunities for Dubai in the near future. Therefore these two Dimensions have a priority within the Smart Dubai Strategy.Enabling these are the Dimensions of Governance and Mobility. Environment and People are dimensions where Dubai will be selective in its approach in order to enhance the Economy and Living within the specific context of Dubai.DubaiDU_a96ab222-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ffSheikh Mohammed Bin RashidSmart Dubai was born out of the visionary approach of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid to focus the city's unified effort towards its most valued asset - its peoplePeople of DubaiDubai has historically pioneered exceptional quality of life and an unparalleled business environment. Outlined in His Highness' vision, technology, as the platform for solutions, is simply to play the role of enabler, rather than the principal goal. The ultimate goal remains the happiness of the city's people, whether citizens, residents or visitors.Citizens of DubaiDubai ResidentsVisitors to DubaiCitiesDubai will become the innovation benchmark for smart cities seeking global sustainability and competitiveness.ExpatriatesWith many expatriates calling Dubai home, there is a direct correlation to the city’s proven track record of catalysing business -- a key focus indicated by the city ranking 23rd on the World Bank Ease of Doing Business report in 2014.Dubai is the smartest and happiest city on Earth_a96ab33a-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ffTo create happiness._a96ab3d0-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ffHappinessInstead of charting the well-trodden course of focusing on the process, Sheikh Mohammed inspired a vision that is limitless, yet surprisingly simple -- to make Dubai the happiest city on Earth.GrowthDubai is home to 4 million residents from 180 countries. Dubai welcomes five times its population in visitors each year (20 million in 2013). The impact the city can create with a goal to drive happiness is immense, and growing exponentially year by year. Dubai is already ranked seventh on the Happiness Index in 2014.InnovationDubai ranks 28th on the Innovation Cities Index 2014, a position it is working hard towards surpassing. The city’s 7 year agenda through the Dubai Plan 2021 prioritises innovation as the key driver of the economy across all sectors. This, in turn, connects with the UAE federal Innovation Agenda, and is squarely in line with His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, the President of the UAE, declaring 2015 as the Year of Innovation.TechnologyEmbrace technology innovation.SMART ECONOMY -- The city’s rise to becoming a key global trading hub during the 80’s and 90’s has helped build one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Dubai offers its business community unrivalled access to both the West and the East via its infrastructure and reach.Make Dubai the most efficient, seamless, safe and impactful experience for residents and visitors.SustainabilityBesides immediate gains for the city's overall sustainability and competitiveness, Dubai has an opportunity to create a true blueprint for the emerging economies of the world.CompetitivenessSmart DesignWith its infrastructure rapidly developing to cater to the next 30 million visitors by 2020, the city can bake 'smart design' right into its fabric as a set of greenfield initiatives.Much of the developed world continues to retro-fit outdated infrastructure (brownfield) to support it's next growth trajectory, thus lessons learned from the European and American continents may be adapted for rapidly growing economies.ExcellenceDubai is home to over 300 global and regional ICT firms. Despite its relatively small geography and populace, the city has leveraged its location and infrastructure to attract global players to locate their regional hubs from the city. His Highness' vision primes the city’s leadership to continue on its quest for excellence, with a refocused, human purpose.GovernanceGovernment Excellence -- Create a culture of government excellence.In addition to pioneering quality of life, Dubai's leadership has always created value through smart solutions, even before the terminology shifted towards 'smart' cities. In fact the city has been creating a culture of government excellence since the mid-90s, prioritising service levels across all government touch points. As Dubai has an existing roster of over 1000 e-services, the city has a strategic advantage to realising its vision to become the 'smartest city'.Human PurposeQuality of LifeQuality of living is one of the metrics where Dubai has been recognised as one of the fastest climbing cities in global rankings. Dubai also has a clear lead across the entire Middle East and North African region in this area and is ranked 7th on the Mercer Quality of Living Survey 2014.EfficiencyThe Smart Dubai initiative structures its end-goals across a carefully crafted set of strategic pillars. These are Efficient, Seamless, Safe and Impactful.The pillars provide a distinct view of the impact the city needs to create, in tandem with all public and private stakeholders.We envision a city where all its resources are optimised for maximum efficiency, where services are integrated seamlessly into daily life, where we protect both our people and information -- creating the most enriched life and business experience possible for all.SeamlessnessSafetyImpactStrategic AlignmentThe strategic goals set out by Smart Dubai have helped align over 26 government departments, with consolidated monetary as well as operational efforts.PartnershipPrivate sector participation is slated for the next stage in Smart Dubai's strategy, solidifying an unprecedented partnership in the region to work towards a singular goal.ECONOMYOffer the business community unrivalled access to both the West and the East via infrastructure and reach._a96ab614-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff1Business CommunityThe city's rise to becoming a key global trading hub during the 80's and 90's has helped build one of the world's fastest growing economies. Dubai offers its business community unrivalled access to both the West and the East via its infrastructure and reach.LogisticsProvide smart logistics in Dubai's air and seaports._a96ab70e-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff1.1Economic infrastructure is exemplified by Smart Logistics in Dubai's air and seaports, helping drive global competitiveness.Tourism & MICECreate seamless and impactful experiences for visitors._a96ab7f4-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff1.2International exposure initiatives for smart tourism and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) sectors create seamless and impactful experiences for visitors as well as global embeddedness.ProductivityCreate an environment for productivity._a96ab88a-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff1.3Other primary objectives include creating the right environment for productivity -- indicated by the city's well-established ICT infrastructure which is mandated to develop considerably to service the demand of an additional 50 million visitors to Dubai by the year 2020.Economic HubsDevelop smart economic hubs._a96ab952-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff1.4Smart Economic Hubs will continue to be developed, through mandated ICT funding and a unparalleled unified strategy to create and sustain innovation initiatives.Emerging EconomiesCreate a blueprint for smart emerging economies._a96ab9fc-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff1.5EntrepreneursEntrepreneurship in the city continues to rise, giving Dubai a clear opportunity to create a blueprint for emerging economies within the Smart Economy dimension.Dubai has a unique opportunity to pave the way and make a global impact within the Smart Living and Smart Economy dimensions.While several cities around the world have built a transformative culture around smart governance, mobility, environment and people -- four of the six identified dimensions of the city's strategy, Smart Living and Smart Economy are significant global leadership opportunities for Dubai in the near future.LIVINGMaintain exceptional quality of life and a culturally vibrant lifestyle._a96abac4-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff2Dubai continually strives to maintain exceptional quality of life and a culturally vibrant lifestyle, in a safe and secure environment.The city's visionary focus towards customer service had been an early indication of Mohammed Bin Rashid's unique model of government, aiming to delight citizens through its services, rather than simply provide services.The Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) was founded nearly 20 years ago, becoming the first government-wide initiative of its kind anywhere in the world. The initiative continues to prompt excellence in customer service, which is met with equal vigour from the city's private sector as well -- resulting in a culture of unparalleled access to service, globally.FOCUS AREAS:TechnologyBake smart technology into infrastructure and development._a96abb96-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff2.1Smart homes, offices and connected neighbourhoods are quickly becoming the norm in Dubai. This is principally due to the fact that much of the city's growing infrastructure and development is a greenfield opportunity for smart city connectedness. City government and private sector developments are therefore 'baked' with smart technology natively, rather than as an afterthought. Examples include smart digital signage, interactive municipal furniture, smart parking and fiber to the home.EducationTruly connect schools and universities._a96abc4a-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff2.2UAE UniversityThe UAE University is a prime example of a national university embracing technology as a backbone of its teaching structure. Initiatives in the city include smart learning apps (UAE Books) that provide digital access via smartphones to the entire primary school curriculum material.Education as a city priority has already laid the foundation for truly connected schools and universities...E-libraries and other such smart learning initiatives are included within the roadmap of Smart Dubai, to enhance living as a dimension.HealthcareEnhance healthcare with technology._a96abd26-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff2.3Connected hospitals within the public and private sector are emerging rapidly as a result of the city's focus on enhancing healthcare with technology. Further services will include significant progress within the smart homecare and m-health arenas.SafetyFurther enhance safety for Dubai residents and visitors._a96abde4-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff2.4One of Dubai's most appealing factors has been its peaceful, safe and secure environment. Connected infrastructure and services within public safety, emergency response and health safety domains aim to further enhance safety for Dubai residents and visitors.MOBILITYCoordinate innovation in the city's hard and soft infrastructure in support of the transport of people as well as transfer of ideas._a96abeb6-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff3Mobility, within the definition of Smart Dubai, impacts both transport of people as well as transfer of ideas. This requires a level of coordinated innovation in the city's hard and soft infrastructure that has little precedent globally.Focus areas within Smart Mobility include: transportation, roads infrastructure and traffic management -- including Dubai's taxis, bus, metro network, water taxis or shared cars -- each to be serviced by smart touch-points. Enhanced asset management initiatives, such as smart parking will drive true seamlessness and efficiency.Sustainable Mobility initiatives are already being implemented in the form of electric vehicle charging stations and legislative support around renewable transportation.The city's existing ICT infrastructure, together with future initiatives will enable impactful movement and implementation of ideas.Transportation_a96abf9c-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff3.1Roads_a96ac064-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff3.2Traffic_a96ac154-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff3.3IdeasEnable impactful movement and implementation of ideas._a96ac21c-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff3.4GOVERNANCEGovern smartly._a96ac2f8-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff4Already a proven segment for Dubai, smart governance has been a top city priority for over 20 years. Dubai established its e-government initiative back in 1999, and has continued to lead with unparalleled unification of government services.ServicesUnify government services._a96ac3c0-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff4.1Services can be consumed by end-customers via web, mobile and social media driven channels, empowering a connected class of e-citizens and e-residents.Open DataDeploy open data to impact decision-making._a96ac4d8-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff4.2A key opportunity and area of focus within the strategy is Open Data, its governance, deployment, and eventual impact on city decision-making.EducationPromote public education._a96ac5b4-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff4.3Other objectives within the governance dimension include the active promotion of public education, as well as the active inclusion of remote communities not directly connected to the central city infrastructure.InclusionInclude remote communities not directly connected to the central city infrastructure._a96ac690-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff4.4ENVIRONMENTInnovatively manage assets and ensure sustainability in the use of resources._a96ac780-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff5Modern-day planning for securing the city's resources requires innovation across the board -- in managing assets, as well as ensuring sustainability from the use of resources.Focal areas of the strategy include energy, waste management and environmental conditions for better quality of life.The spectrum of smart services includes a combination of smart grids, smart meters, urban infrastructure, emissions reduction, water and waste efficiency as well as balancing pollution of all forms.Energy_a96ac85c-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff5.1Waste Management_a96ac938-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff5.2Environmental Conditions_a96aca32-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff5.3PEOPLECreate a culture of continual learning, participating and innovating within society._a96acb18-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff6Happiness of the city's people - its citizens, residents, business community and visitors - is the overarching goal of Smart Dubai. An integral part of it's realisation lies with empowering people to participate actively, while developing human capital with various forms of education.The strategy lists public involvement and education via e-community centres, digital and social communication channels and alternative skills development as primary focus areas. The end goal remains creating a native culture of continual learning, participating and innovating within society.e-Community CentresInvolve and educate the public._a96acbf4-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff6.1Communication ChannelsDevelop digital and social communication channels._a96acd02-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff6.2SkillsDevelop alternative skills._a96acfe6-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff6.3ICT INFRASTRUCTUREDefine Smart ICT Infrastructure and related services._a96ad09a-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff7The Smart Dubai's strategy defines Smart ICT Infrastructure and its related services as key enablers underlying all smart city services. Smart ICT Infrastructure is thus a transversal dimension, spanning all six smart city dimensions.Focal areas include citywide connectivity and access, sensing and actuation to drive efficiency, data orchestration and analysis for real-time intelligence, smart service delivery apps, and a centralised monitoring and management layer.Connectivity & AccessProvide citywide connectivity and access._a96ad1a8-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff7.1Sensing & ActuationApply sensing and actuation to drive efficiency._a96ad298-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff7.2DataOrchestration and analyze data for real-time intelligence._a96ad388-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff7.3Service AppsProvide smart service delivery apps._a96ad496-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff7.4Monitoring & ManagementMaintain a centralised monitoring and management layer._a96ad586-cb49-11e7-acd9-ec04bf6f01ff7.52013-03-312017-11-16http://www.smartdubai.ae/foundation_vision.phpOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net