Key Highlights
- Construction market includes both residential and non-residential construction. Market value refers to the total output value of construction activity in a specific year. Construction output value is defined as the total value of construction activity in any given period, including costs related to all materials, equipment, and services used.
- The Emirati construction industry recorded revenues of $110.7 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% between 2019 and 2024.
- The non-residential segment accounted for the industry's largest proportion in 2024, with total revenues of $73.5 billion, equivalent to 66.4% of the industry's overall value.
- The expansion of the Emirati construction industry in 2024 was significantly driven by the rapid growth of urban populations across major cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. These urban centers continued to attract both domestic and international migrants, increasing demand for advanced infrastructure, commercial complexes, and public amenities. According to the World Bank, the proportion of urban population in the UAE reached 88.0% in 2024, pressuring city planners to accelerate housing and transport development.
Scope
- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the construction market in United Arab Emirates
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the construction market in United Arab Emirates
- Leading company profiles reveal details of key construction market players’ global operations and financial performance
- Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the United Arab Emirates construction market with five year forecasts
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the United Arab Emirates construction market by value in 2024?
- What will be the size of the United Arab Emirates construction market in 2029?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the United Arab Emirates construction market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- What are the main segments that make up United Arab Emirates' construction market?
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Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Orascom Construction Plc
- Dutco Group of Companies
- National Marine Dredging Co

