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The UAE construction market has awarded over US$330 billion in contracts since 2023. With a total active pipeline exceeding US$900 billion and a 2026 federal budget that is the largest in the country’s history, the momentum is not slowing down.
This report provides a full overview of the UAE construction landscape: economic fundamentals, contractor awards by sector, major project data, top clients and contractors, real estate performance, and the 2026 outlook with named projects expected to enter procurement.
UAE contractor awards in 2025 reached an estimated US$106.6 billion, with buildings accounting for 63% of total value. The report breaks down awards by sector and identifies the contractors and clients who captured the largest share of the work. The 2026 awards forecast and sector-level split are included.
From the Al Maktoum International Airport expansion to the Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour, the UAE’s flagship pipeline continues to grow. The report names the top projects awarded in 2025, the top clients who announced building projects, and the contractors who won the most work, with estimated values.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi both recorded significant surges in real estate transaction values in 2025. Dubai’s construction sector grew 8.5% year on year in H1 2025. Abu Dhabi construction expanded 10.2% in Q1 2025. The report covers transaction data by emirate and what it signals for project demand.
The UAE’s active construction portfolio exceeds US$900 billion, with 64% still in pre-execution stages. The report identifies the top projects expected to be awarded to contractors in 2026, including client, consultant, project status and estimated value.
