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Top 15 Construction Projects in the UAE
The UAE government authorized a budget for 2024 of AED64.1 billion ($17.5 billion), an increase of 1.6% over the previous year 2023. Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) approved a total of ten Dubai projects worth AED2.5bn ($680m) under the PPP scheme for 2024-26.
Over the forecast period, the UAE’s construction industry is expected to create positive market sentiment and is expected to register an annual average growth of 3.8% from 2026 to 2028, helped by investments in housing, tourism, renewable energy, and transportation projects. Additionally, this will support the overall construction projects in the UAE.
Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) City
Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) City will include several developments within and connected to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay through a crossing that will be named the “Cultural Crossing”.
The city will have art galleries and create the largest area for arts in the region, family entertainments, hotels and other tourist attractions, retail & shopping centres including Mall of the World, residential districts, business and commercial establishments.
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens, Universal Studios Theme Park, and Dubai Hills will also be part of the development.
Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai Creek Harbour offers a truly mixed-use development with waterfront eco-resorts, a marina and yacht club, commercial and retail space will all inter-mingle with cultural, leisure and educational amenities, all creating an aspirational mixed-use development.
The Dubai Creek Harbour master plan will include a retail precinct, walkways, Signature Towers, and the Dubai Creek Residences. It will house 39,000 homes, more than 8 million square feet of retail space, 3,664 office units and 22 hotels.
The development will be of 6 million square meters in size. Located next to Ras Al Khor wildlife sanctuary, a home to an abundance of native flora and fauna, Dubai Creek Harbour aims to bring harmony between responsible city living and creating an awareness of sustainable biodiversity.
Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (Abu Dhabi)
The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant is a cornerstone of the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy.
This mega-project is the first of its kind in the Arab world and significantly reduces the nation’s carbon footprint by 22.4 million tons of emissions every year.
Al Maktoum International Airport Expansion (Dubai South)
Following the approval of a massive AED 128 billion ($35 billion) investment, the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is set to make it the world’s largest airport.
Once completed, the terminal will be five times the size of Dubai International Airport, serving as the new primary hub for Emirates Airline and a central pillar of the Dubai South urban master plan.
MBR Dubai Hills Estate
A joint venture between Emaar and Meraas, Dubai Hills Estate is a sprawling “city within a city” located in Mohammed Bin Rashid City.
Key components include the 1.4 million square meter Dubai Hills Park, the massive Dubai Hills Mall with over 650 retail outlets, and specialized zones for healthcare, education, and business, all connected by a planned 54km cycling track.
DS215 Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST)
This AED 80 billion infrastructure project is designed to modernize Dubai’s wastewater management by transitioning from a pumped system to a gravity-based network.
Developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the DSST project aims to decommission existing pump stations, significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions for the emirate.
Gulf Railway (GCC Rail Network)
The Gulf Railway is an ambitious 2,177km regional network connecting all six GCC member states.
Designed for both freight and high-speed passenger services (reaching speeds of 200–300 km/h), the project will link major hubs from Kuwait City through Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, terminating in Muscat, Oman.
The Oasis by Emaar (Dubai)
The Oasis is Emaar’s newest AED 73 billion luxury development, spanning over 100 million square feet near the Dubai-Al Ain Road.
The project emphasizes a “resort-style” lifestyle, featuring a 1.5 million square foot retail area and world-class wellness amenities set amidst lush greenery.
Hail and Ghasha Sour Gas Development
The project is one of the largest sour gas fields projects as well as the largest upstream project that Adnoc is developing. It is expected to produce about 1 billion cu ft of sour gas per day.
The infrastructure requirements for the Hail and Ghasha Project include a minimum of 11 offshore artificial islands to be designed and constructed.
The development cost is expected to be US$ 15 Billion. Production from the Hail & Ghasha conventional gas development project is expected to begin in 2026.
Redevelopment of Mina Zayed Port (Abu Dhabi)
Led by Modon Properties and Abu Dhabi Ports, the project includes the demolition of old warehouses to make way for a new Fish Market, a Plant Souk, and the “MiZa” creative district.
The master plan integrates hospitality, retail, and residential components while preserving the port’s cultural heritage, making it a new focal point for Abu Dhabi’s waterfront.
Mudon in Dubailand
Mudon is a premier gated community in the heart of Dubailand, known for its focus on active, family-oriented living. The development is divided into several popular sub-communities, including Al Salam, Rahat, and the Arabella townhouse clusters.
The community is centered around the 1.8 million square foot Mudon Central Park, which features extensive jogging tracks, cycling paths, and sports courts.
The Grand Polo Club and Resort by Emaar (Dubailand)
The Grand Polo Club and Resort is a sports-focused luxury community valued at AED 41 billion. The development is centered around a professional-grade polo field and equestrian center, offering signature villas with views of the polo lawns.
Located near Expo City, the project blends high-end equestrian culture with sustainable, modern living.
Etihad Rail (Emirates Railway Project)
The ambitious Etihad Rail project involves the establishment of an Inter-Emirate 1500 km long Rail Network that will run from Saudi border to Fujairah. When completed, the railway would link all the 7 emirates.
The railway will connect the UAE to Saudi Arabia via Guweifat in the west and Oman via Al Ain in the east. The project was introduced under the “Projects of the 50” scheme, with an investment worth US$13.61bn. In some of the latest developments, Etihad Rail has completed the work to connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai through a direct line and construction underway on various packages under Stage 2.
Etihad Rail will be expanded to include passenger train services and is expected to carry millions of passengers between the country’s major cities by 2030.
UAE - QATAR Causeway (The West Link)
The UAE-Qatar transport link, often referred to as the West Link, is moving into advanced procurement stages.
This strategic link aims to reduce travel times significantly between the two nations, bypassing the need to traverse Saudi Arabian territory and strengthening the regional transport infrastructure of the GCC.
The Heights Country Club by Emaar (Dubai)
Designed with a “wellness-first” philosophy, the project features low-density neighborhoods integrated with nature-led landscaping.
The community offers a range of townhouses and villas (such as the Serro and Salva clusters) designed for a sustainable and tranquil retreat-style life.
The Mina Rashid Development
The Mina Rashid Development will be an upscale waterfront retail, dining and leisure destination. There will be a sandy beach of 12,600 square meters and Dubai’s longest pool. Hotels, a club, interconnected parks, a 500-metre long palm tree-fringed canal, art galleries, a theatre and a museum are also included in the scope.
The Valley
The development involves construction of a new gated community in Dubailand along Dubai Al Ain Road near Dubai Outlet Mall. It will house contemporary 4,500 residential units with world class amenities.
The town center is designed to be the weekend destination and central hub for residents with indoor and outdoor retail and entertainment facilities on offer such as Golden Beach; Kids’ Dale; a Sports Village; The Pavilion and various community facilities.
Aljada in Sharjah
Aljada mixed use development in Sharjah which will house 70,000 people. The 220-hectare project will be next to the University City of Sharjah and will have residential, commercial, hotels, retail, leisure, and entertainment components. A business park will also be a part of the master plan.
The Central Hub, will house an urban piazza with cafés and restaurants, musical fountain, skate parks, extreme sports, and children’s adventure and discovery complex. Design is underway on many packages within Aljada while in some of the recent updates, Ventures ONSITE has reported contractor appointment on Tiraz Residential project within Naseej District in Aljada,
Haliba, Mandous, Mushash Field Developments
The scope of the 30 year concession covers, field development, drilling of wells, design of surface facilities and associated facilities in the three three concession areas-Haliba Field, Mandous Field, Mushash Field
Masaar in Sharjah
The 1,760 million square meter project will comprise 4,000 villas and townhouses set in 8 gated districts. The districts are linked by a landscaped “green spine.” The development will feature sports facilities, a five-kilometre looped cycling track, healthy cafes, footpaths flanked by 50,000 trees and acres of green space.
The project will also feature a fitness centre, skatepark, children’s adventure playground and an events area. Masaar’s community centre will contain a supermarket, shops, cafes and restaurants, among other services. Also included in the Masaar masterplan is a large international school and nursery, located to the north side of the project.
Wasl Gate
The master plan will have a large park as well as offices, shops, hotels, apartments and villas. The central theme of the city is innovation and there will be a dedicated innovation square to attract and encourage young innovators to practice their work.
The innovation square will be known as Ibdaa Square and will be hosting exhibitions and events based on innovations and ideas. Phase 1 will involve construction of 257 townhouses and a mall anchored by IKEA by Al-Futtaim Group while Phase 2 will include 1,457 homes, hospitality and entertainment units, a sports complex, K-12 schools, and a central park connecting the community’s commercial and residential neighborhoods.
Qasr Al Jurf in Sahel Al Emarat, Abu Dhabi
Qasr Al Jurf project aims at construction of a mixed use development in a 370 hectare area with a 3.4 kilometers beachfront. The project will comprise of three districts: Al Jurf Gardens, Jiwar Al Qasr and Marsa Al Jurf.
This development will have two marinas, private berths, town center, hotels, retail shops, a wellness resort and clinic component, serviced residences and villas. It will also have access to public schools and private schools, private beaches, beach clubs, restaurants, community centers, parks, mosques and clinics.
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