Abu Dhabi approves $1.15bn housing package ahead of Eid 2026

Abu Dhabi, UAE: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a comprehensive housing benefits package valued at $1.15 billion (AED4.21 billion), supporting 2,652 Emirati citizens across the emirate.

The initiative, issued under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, reflects the leadership’s continued commitment to enhancing the quality of life, social stability and long-term wellbeing of Emirati families.

The newly approved package encompasses a wide range of housing support mechanisms designed to meet diverse needs across the community.

Housing loans represent the largest component, totalling $572 million (AED2.1 billion) and benefiting 1,415 citizens. This is complemented by ready-built housing grants valued at $495 million (AED1.82 billion), supporting 914 beneficiaries.

In addition, residential land grants amounting to $39 million (AED144 million) will be allocated to 185 citizens, further expanding access to home ownership opportunities. The package also includes exemptions from housing loan repayments worth $38.7 million (AED142 million), benefiting 138 senior citizens, retirees with limited income, and heirs of deceased citizens.

Timely support aligned with national priorities

The disbursement of Abu Dhabi’s first housing package of 2026 comes ahead of Eid Al Fitr, underscoring the leadership’s focus on delivering timely support that strengthens family stability and community wellbeing.

We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and to His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, for their continued generous directives, care and commitment to providing citizens with the highest standards of living. The leadership’s directives to disburse this housing benefits package reflect their commitment to meeting citizens’ aspirations and housing needs, enhancing their quality of life and ensuring stability and well-being for Emirati families,

said His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Housing Authority.

The latest allocation builds on a strong track record of housing support across the emirate. Since its establishment, the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has delivered housing benefits to more than 132,000 citizens, with total disbursements exceeding $49.3 billion (AED181 billion).

This new housing benefits package embodies our leadership’s ongoing dedication to ensuring dignified living standards and family stability for Emirati citizens, while serving comprehensive development objectives and underscoring the importance of suitable housing as a cornerstone of a cohesive and prosperous society,

said His Excellency Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Housing Authority.

Al Muhairi further highlighted the authority’s ongoing efforts to enhance and expand its programmes, ensuring citizens have streamlined access to housing solutions aligned with the UAE’s long-term development vision.

The housing package reinforces Abu Dhabi’s broader strategy to build sustainable, inclusive communities supported by robust infrastructure and forward-looking urban planning. By addressing housing needs across multiple segments, the initiative plays a key role in supporting population growth, economic resilience and social cohesion.

As the emirate continues to invest in citizen-centric development, housing remains a cornerstone of its vision to deliver high-quality living standards and foster a stable, prosperous society.