UAE Building Boom: A Good Place to Invest

27 May 2025 • 3 min read

Anna Fischer

Construction Content Writer

The UAE's construction industry is growing rapidly, making the region attractive for investment.

The UAE's construction industry is experiencing significant growth. In 2023, the UAE accounted for 44% of all new construction projects in the Middle East and North Africa region.^[?] This high percentage demonstrates the country's rapid development and makes it an attractive destination for investors. Industry experts predict that the UAE's construction sector will continue to grow at an impressive rate of 5.7% annually until 2028. This sustained growth indicates a robust market with potential for substantial returns on investment.

To showcase these opportunities, the UAE hosted the Big 5 Global 2024, its largest construction event, from November 26-29th at the Dubai World Trade Center. This event highlighted the most promising prospects in the UAE's booming construction industry, giving investors and industry professionals a firsthand look at the sector's potential.

Big Projects in the UAE

The UAE is building many expensive projects. This shows how much the country wants to grow. Here are some examples:

Al Maktoum Airport is getting much bigger. This project costs $34.8 billion.^[?] It will make the UAE an even more important place for international travel.
Wynn Resorts is building a big resort in Ras Al Khaimah. It will cost over $5 billion.^[?] This shows that more tourists want to visit the UAE for fun.

In the UAE, luxury homes are selling quickly, with $1.7 billion spent on high-end properties in just the first three months of 2024.^[?] The hospitality sector is also expanding rapidly, with 135 new hotels under construction across the country. Experts are optimistic about this growth, predicting that the UAE's construction market will reach an impressive $133 billion by 2027.

What's Helping the UAE's Building Industry Grow

The UAE is focusing on building things in a way that's good for the environment and people want buildings that don't harm nature. Because of this, builders are using green building practices, materials that don't waste resources, and even building parts in factories to put together on-site.

Anna Fischer

Construction Content Writer

Anna has background in IT companies and has written numerous articles on technology topics.

Celebrating Innovation and Industry Excellence at Construction Technology ConFex 2025

Saudi Arabia and UAE Lead $3.2tn GCC Project Market Push

GCC Construction Market Hits Historic Peak in 2024

See FirstBit ERP solutions in action

Discover how our system solves the unique challenges of contractors in a personalized demo.

After the demo you will get a quotation for your company.