Dubai Delivers $471 Million in Housing Support Packages in H1 2025

Dubai, UAE – August 19, 2025 - Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has distributed more than $471 million (AED 1.725 billion) worth of housing support packages to 3,027 beneficiaries during the first half of 2025.

Comprehensive Housing Support

The packages reflect Dubai’s ongoing commitment to providing sustainable and high-quality housing for Emirati citizens. The support included:

• 1,390 housing schemes valued at $322 million (AED 1.184 billion), helping citizens build, maintain, and purchase homes.
• 935 housing grants valued at $147 million (AED 540.3 million), covering home maintenance, construction, and ownership requests.
• 695 land grants, delivered as part of an integrated support system to facilitate home ownership for Emiratis.

These initiatives are part of Dubai’s broader housing strategy, designed to ensure citizens can live in communities that are modern, sustainable, and socially cohesive. Mohammed Hassan Al Shehhi, Acting CEO of MBRHE, said the achievements demonstrate the government’s determination to empower Emiratis through housing opportunities.

“We are committed to translating the noble directives into tangible results by innovating a flexible and comprehensive housing system based on efficiency and service quality, contributing to higher levels of family and social stability,” he stated.

Alignment with Dubai’s Long-Term Plans

The housing initiatives directly support the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and Social Agenda 33, both of which are key pillars of the emirate’s future growth. The plans aim to:

• Enhance Dubai’s reputation as a global leader in quality of life.
• Provide sustainable housing options to meet the needs of future generations.
• Strengthen social cohesion and community well-being.

By focusing on long-term planning, Dubai ensures that housing support contributes not just to individual families but also to the emirate’s wider social and economic landscape.

Housing as a Driver of Economic Growth

The MBRHE highlighted that these support measures are also tied to Dubai’s economic ambitions. Housing development stimulates construction activity, creates jobs, and enhances the emirate’s competitiveness as a global destination for talent and investment.

The integration of land grants, housing schemes, and financial assistance creates a comprehensive ecosystem that goes beyond shelter, building the foundations of thriving and resilient communities.

As Dubai continues to roll out new residential communities and urban projects, housing remains central to its development agenda. The government’s efforts ensure Emiratis benefit from modern infrastructure, sustainable urban planning, and enhanced family stability, contributing to Dubai’s vision of becoming one of the world’s most liveable cities.