Over 17,000 Affordable Homes to Be Developed Across Six Areas in Dubai

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has approved the allocation of 1.46 million square metres of land for the development of more than 17,000 affordable housing units across the emirate.

Aimed at supporting Dubai’s skilled professionals, the initiative seeks to drive economic growth, create jobs, and enhance access to quality housing and essential services.

The first phase of the project will develop six sites in Al Mueisim 1, Al Twar 1, Al Qusais Industrial 5 and Al Leyan 1. These new residential units are planned to be available at affordable rental rates, and will be strategically located for easy access to key infrastructure and essential services.

The Supreme Committee for Urban Planning will oversee the project, with implementation led by the Dubai Land Department, Dubai Municipality, Roads and Transport Authority, the General Directorate for Identity and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai Civil Defence, and Dubai Real Estate Corporation.

The announcement was made during a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai, chaired by Sheikh Hamdan. In addition to the housing project, the Crown Prince approved several policies and initiatives, including measures to enhance educational outcomes and new regulations to support independent legal professionals in Dubai.