UAE Construction Market

UAE Construction Market Overview:

The UAE construction market size reached US$ 69.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 108.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.10% during 2025-2033. Government investment in infrastructure, booming tourism sector initiatives like Expo 2020, the development of smart cities economic diversification efforts, and rapid urbanization are some of the major factors propelling the growth of the market.

UAE Construction Market Trends:

Increasing Government Infrastructure Investment

Significant government spending on infrastructure projects, including transportation networks, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions are contributing to the growth of the market across the UAE. According to a news article by World Construction Today, the UAE is currently working on a variety of transport and road infrastructure investments, including the US$2.7 billion Sheikh Zayed double-deck road project. More unorthodox transportation initiatives exist as well, such as the $5.9 billion projected hyperloop plan between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai is overseeing the Shindagha Corridor project, which entails creating a 13 km long road network in Dubai along Sheikh Rashid Street, Al Mina, Al Khaleej, and Cairo Streets. The project has been divided into five distinct phases, with an investment amount of AED 5 billion (US$1.37 billion), including a 295m bridge. By 2027, all five phases should be finished. After 40 steel pieces of the bridge’s infinity arch had to be lifted during construction, the Shindagha Bridge in Dubai finally opened to traffic in January 2024.

Rising Urbanization and Smart Cities

Rapid urbanization and the development of smart city initiatives, aimed at enhancing sustainability and technology integration in urban planning, are influencing the growth of the market. According to the United Arab Emirates' Government portal, Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been ranked as the smartest cities in the Middle East and North Africa region in the 'Smart City Index 2021'. The index, by the Institute for Management Development (IMD), in collaboration with the Singapore University for Technology and Design (SUTD), surveys residents in ranked cities to assess smart infrastructure and services covering health and safety, mobility, activities, opportunities, and governance. For the second year in a row, Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been ranked as the smartest cities in the Middle East and North Africa region, as per the Smart City Index 2021. While Abu Dhabi is ranked 28, Dubai is closely behind at 29, out of 118 cities. Compared to 2020, both the emirates climbed up 14 places globally.

UAE Construction Market News:

• In September 2023, Egyptian construction company Hassan Allam Holding announced expansion into the UAE under the theme ‘From Egypt to the UAE: Building Boundless Horizons,’. The holding firm elaborated that Hassan Allam Construction is embarking on a new chapter by launching a new office in 2023.
• In May 2024, Shamal Holding, the owner and curator of Dubai Harbour, announced its first residential project, Dubai Harbour Residences, featuring a range of apartments and penthouses with generous layouts, high ceilings, and large terraces designed to be enjoyed year-round.
   

UAE Construction Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for ​2025-2033​. Our report has categorized the market based on sector.

Sector Insights:

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Infrastructure (Transportation)
• Energy and Utilities
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the sector. This includes residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure (transportation), and energy and utilities.

Regional Insights: 

• Dubai
• Abu Dhabi 
• Sharjah 
• Others 
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

UAE Construction Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the UAE construction market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the UAE construction market?
• What is the breakup of the UAE construction market on the basis of sector?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the UAE construction market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the UAE construction?
• What is the structure of the UAE construction market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the UAE construction market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the UAE construction market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the UAE construction market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the UAE construction industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.