A new rain and groundwater drainage system is in the pipeline to innovate the
drainage capacity in newly developed areas in Dubai. Al Maktoum Airport and
its surrounding area is the primary target of the project, preparing these lands
for the mega event. The US$ 0.54 billion (Dh 2 billion) project entails a deep
tunnel network for the collection and disposal of rain and groundwater and
represents a long-term solution that will be sufficient for the next 100 years. It
is a very expensive project, and these areas currently do not have a sewage
system. Work on the project is expected to start early 2016 and be completed
before the start of the Dubai Expo 2020.