Dubai's vision for 2021, as outlined in the Dubai Plan 2021, takes a comprehensive and integrated approach that centers around the city's people and society. This core foundation has always been and will continue to be integral to Dubai's success, and the plan emphasizes the necessary qualities and characteristics of the city's residents in order to realize its ambitious goals across all sectors.

Moreover, the plan considers the urban environment, encompassing both natural and man-made elements, and examines how this environment impacts the quality of life for both citizens and visitors, as well as the social and economic services that support them.

Additionally, the plan prioritizes the role of the economy as the driving force behind

Dubai's continued development and growth. Finally, the plan recognizes the government's responsibility as the overseer of the city's progress and advancement in all aspects. These various perspectives are organized into six themes that each highlight a set of strategic developmental objectives for Dubai, culminating in a unified and compelling vision for the city's future in 2021.