Dubai continues to solidify its position as a global destination for real estate investment and urban development. According to data released by the Dubai Municipality, 32,000 building permits of various types were issued between January and the end of November 2024, showing a notable 10% increase in construction transactions compared to the previous year.
The figures reveal a 14% increase in the number of licensed buildings, equivalent to 700 additional buildings compared to the same period last year. Notably, licensed construction areas saw a rise of 36.8%, adding 500,000 square meters of new licensed spaces.
Details of Building Permits
Multi-story and public buildings: 4 million square meters.
Residential and investment villas: 2.8 million square meters.
Industrial buildings: 280,000 square meters.
Ease of Digital Services
Dubai Municipality fully relies on electronic systems to provide its services, from submitting permit applications to paying fees and tracking transactions. This digital approach allows contractors, developers, and owners to complete all procedures with ease and efficiency, reducing the time needed for reviewing technical comments and modifying plans.
Investment in the Future
The number of new applications related to building permits and additions until November reached 77,000, indicating an increasing demand for construction and development projects. The new updates to the “Dubai Building Permit” app and other digital applications offered by the municipality aim to enhance the quality of construction services and oversight, while providing smart solutions that promote a sustainable and globally advanced construction sector.
Dubai’s Vision in the Construction Sector
These figures once again confirm the steady growth in Dubai’s construction industry and its pivotal role in enhancing real estate investment. With the digital transformation of services and Dubai Municipality’s commitment to offering innovative solutions based on the highest global standards, the construction sector in the emirate continues to support its status as a global destination for sustainable urban development.
In this context, I see that the digital transformation and sustainable expansion we are witnessing in Dubai’s construction sector represent a golden opportunity for investors and developers to benefit from a work environment that facilitates innovation, accelerates project completion, and supports achieving Dubai’s ambitious vision for a more prosperous future.
