UAE unveils nationwide projects

December 26, 2025 (MLN): The infrastructure sector in the United Arab Emirates experienced significant activity in 2025, with the declaration and implementation of numerous strategic projects.

These initiatives were aimed at supporting economic growth and advancing comprehensive development across the country.

These initiatives show a national vision focused on improving quality of life, enhancing stability, and promoting well-being for residents through investments in transport, utilities, energy, and public infrastructure.

Among the most prominent declarations was a high-speed rail project connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai as reported APP.

The rail line is designed to reduce travel time between the two emirates to approximately 30 minutes, with trains operating at speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour.

The project is expected to generate an economic contribution exceeding AED145bn over the next 50 years.

During the UAE Government Annual Meetings held in November, national road development programmes valued at more than AED170bn through to 2030 were unveiled.

These projects aim to enhance the efficiency of the federal road network and improve traffic flow between the emirates.

At the emirate level, the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) signed public-private partnership contracts worth AED22bn during 2025.

As of last October, the total number of public-private partnership projects under development exceeded 600.

Dubai revealed several large-scale infrastructure projects during the year.

These include the development of Al Fay Street at a cost of AED1.5bn, and the construction of entry and exit points for Dubai Islands from the Bur Dubai side via a new 1,425-metre bridge costing AED786m.

The emirate is also developing a stormwater drainage system in four areas at a cost of AED1.439bn as part of the Tasreef project.

In addition, work is progressing on the 30-kilometre Dubai Metro Blue Line, which will include 14 new stations serving approximately one million people.

Additional projects valued at AED7.6bn include the operation of four main transmission stations with a capacity of 132 kilovolts, along with the extension of 228 kilometres of underground cables.

In Sharjah, the Al Layyah Canal project was inaugurated in the Al Khalidiya suburb, featuring service facilities and new public spaces.

The emirate also inaugurated the Airport Station in the Umm Fannin area with a capacity of 220 kilovolts, at a cost exceeding AED500 million.

Sharjah completed the extension of the main water pipeline from Kalba to Wadi Al Helo at a value of AED43.77m, introduced the Independence Square project, and approved AED42m for internal road works in Al Ramaqia and Al Suwaihat.

In Ajman, the Department of Municipality and Planning inaugurated the Sheikh Zayed Street development project in the Al Helio area.

The project extends 2.8 kilometres and was completed at a cost of AED63m.

The Emirates Council for Balanced Development also revealed the commencement of the Masfout Gate project, aimed at developing key facilities in the area and linking natural and heritage landmarks through connected walking trails.

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport revealed the development of a dedicated VIP terminal and private aircraft hangars in cooperation with Falcon Executive Aviation.

The facilities will span more than 18,000 square metres and support private aviation and tourism services.

In Umm Al Qaiwain, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launched a project valued at AED750m to upgrade and enhance Emirates Road.

The project includes expanding the road to five lanes in each direction and constructing six new bridges, contributing to improved traffic flow and reduced journey times of up to 45%.

In Fujairah, the Public Works and Agriculture Department began implementing the ninth phase of the internal roads project, extending 31 kilometres across several areas of the emirate.

The emirate also witnessed the entry into commercial operation of the Fujairah F3 independent power plant, with a generation capacity of 2.4 gigawatts.

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