[1] The agency is led by a Director-General that sits at the Dubai Executive Council.

It was established in 1954 by the Crown Prince of Dubai, Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

In 2001, the municipality embarked on an e-government project to provide 40 of its city services online through its web portal.

In addition to the sectors, the DM has 4 separate agencies led by Directors, each with their own departments and jurisdictions.

Dubai Municipality celebrated World Migratory Birds Day.