The United Arab Emirates has declared 2025 as the “Year of Community” due to the large-scale UAE housing initiatives to boost family stability and improve living standards. Moreover, these projects show the commitment of the leadership with the allocation of billions of dirhams. Hence, it provides you with secure, sustainable, and affordable homes for Emirati citizens.
Major Approvals and Financial Support via the UAE housing initiatives
According to the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, 2971 housing approvals were issued between January and the third quarter of this year. However, it is overall valued at Dh2069 billion. The following is the list of details related to those projects:
- 522 housing grants worth Dh355 million under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- 595 government loans totaling Dh246.2 million.
- 1,830 housing finance approvals worth Dh1.449 billion.
In addition, a new financing campaign supports the loan beneficiaries, especially senior citizens, with comprehensive insurance coverage up to the age of 95.
Abu Dhabi’s Dh106 Billion Housing Vision
Abu Dhabi has also announced agreements to build 13 residential communities with more than 40000 homes and plans. Below is the list of details related to this project:
- 25,244 housing units worth Dh94 billion over the next five years.
- 14,876 residential plots valued at Dh12 billion.
The West Baniyas Housing Project and the Yas Canal Housing Project are examples of the key projects. However, it will bring the total number of homes and plots under construction to 45,000 by 2023. Moreover, Abu Dhabi has also introduced a community support subsidy of Dh 250,000, which will be automatically applied to the housing loans.
Dubai and Sharjah Join the Drive
Besides Abu Dhabi, Dubai has also launched housing projects worth Dh5.4 billion in January 2025 to deliver 3,004. Moreover, a further Dh 2 billion package will provide more than 1,100 units across areas, like Hatta and Al Aweer. In addition, the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment also approved 3,027 support packages worth Dh1.725 billion.
On the other hand, Sharjah allocated its first batch of 2,000 land grants in February and approved a Dh335 million package in July for 431 families in urgent need, including ready-built homes as full grants.
Strengthening Communities
The UAE housing initiatives highlight the long-term vision of the nation to empower families. Hence, it ensures housing security and builds thriving communities that meet the needs of present and future generations.
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