UAE Lighting Market Growth Analysis Report - Market Size, Share, Forecast Trends and Outlook (2025-2034)

The UAE lighting market is aided by UAE LED lighting market, which attained a value of USD 952.07 Million in 2024 and is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2025-2034 at a CAGR of 15.00% to reach value of around USD 3.85 billion by 2034.

Favourable Government Initiatives to Reduce Carbon Footprints Augmenting the Growth of the Lighting Industry in UAE

The introduction of various favourable government initiatives to lower carbon emissions is increasing the demand for efficient lighting in the region. The UAE government initiated a project to switch incandescent lights to LED lights and in the street. The transport authority of Dubai also decided to change all of the older high-intensity discharge lamps to new LEDs while similar measures are being undertaken in Abu Dhabi. This is increasing the demand for lighting, therefore propelling the market growth. The government is increasing the availability of various energy-efficient lighting to reduce carbon emissions and make the country the world’s most sustainable country.

Moreover, the implementation of the UAE Energy Efficiency Lighting Standard by the UAE Ecological Footprint Initiative to consider electrical efficiency, hazardous chemical limits, safe disposal, electrical safety, and functional in order to prevent low quality indoor bulbs from entering the country. This is increasing the supply of high-efficiency lighting, including CFLs, LEDs, and halogens, hence aiding the industry growth. In addition, the rising use of LED lights in various public places is invigorating the market growth. The Road and Transportation Agency (RTA) of Dubai launched intelligent cycle tracks and pedestrian lighting systems at Jumeirah Corniche in collaboration with Philips Lighting. Such measures are contributing significantly to the market growth for lighting in UAE.

Lighting: Market Segmentation

Lighting is the use of an artificial source of illumination, which is visible to the human eye. It is used as a key element in interior designing and architecture for practical and aesthetic effects. It involves the use of both natural illumination such as daylights and artificial sources such as lamps.

The major lighting types of lighting are:

• LEDs
• CFLs
• Halogens
• Incandescent
• Others

Based on end uses, the market is divided into:

• General
• Residential
• Non-Residential
• Automotive

The market can be broadly categorised on the basis of its distribution channels into:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Speciality Stores
• Online
• Others

Increasing Use of LED Lighting in the Thriving Automotive Sector to Bolster the Market Growth for Lighting in UAE

The automotive sector in UAE is witnessing robust growth owing to low import traffics, inflating disposable income, favourable tax policy, and low fuel costs. Hence, the increasing use of lighting in the automotive industry is accelerating the market growth. LED lightings are not only used in premium cars but also are utilised for styling and functionality in the rear and front parts in medium-range cars. Moreover, LED lightings are increasingly used in interior lighting applications to create passenger ergonomic safety, interior space ambience, and low maintenance. Moreover, the development of adaptive driving beaming headlights using LED lighting and controlled by sensing technology to enhance road safety is anticipated to fuel the market growth.

Technological advancements and innovations are increasing the applications of lighting beyond illumination and revolutionising the lighting industry. Light fidelity (Li-Fi) which is a wireless technology that uses light waves to transmit data and can be used to provide secure and fast internet connection in public and government offices and financial institutions, among others. Moreover, human-centric lightings, which can improve physical and emotional wellbeing, are being developed. These lightings can reduce fatigue and errors by personalising light settings for one’s vision. They also aid in creating a more comfortable and inclusive workplace. This is expected to augment the growth of the lighting industry in the forecast period.

Key Industry Players in the UAE Lighting Market

The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the UAE lighting market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:

• Signify Holding B.V.
• OSRAM GmbH
• Universal Lighting Industries (FZC)
• JAF Lights & Electricals
• Others

The comprehensive report looks into the macro and micro aspects of the industry. The report gives an in-depth insight into the market by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.