Abu Dhabi Accelerates Smart and Sustainable Growth with Dh42 Billion Infrastructure Investment
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Abu Dhabi has announced a major Dh42 billion investment to support infrastructure, sustainability, smart mobility, and urban expansion projects across the emirate. The latest initiatives reinforce Abu Dhabi’s vision of creating future-ready communities focused on quality of life, green transportation, advanced digital services, and long-term sustainable development.
Key Highlights
- Abu Dhabi allocated Dh42 billion for new infrastructure and community development projects
- Nearly 190,000 housing units were approved under ongoing urban expansion plans
- More than 60 lifestyle and quality-of-life projects worth Dh12 billion were completed
- Over 200 parks and sports facilities were developed across the emirate
- Authorities completed 24 schools, 21 mosques, and 28 community councils
- Abu Dhabi added 120 kilometres of walking tracks and 283 kilometres of cycling lanes
- New community parks and facilities are planned, including 16 parks in Al Shamkha
- Around 75 million square metres of gross floor area were approved for development
- Approved projects include over 158,000 residential units for the real estate market
- Approximately 30,000 homes were approved for UAE nationals
- The AI-powered “Binaa” digital platform was launched to accelerate project approvals and improve regulatory services
- Smart tracking systems and AI-enabled technologies were introduced across operational fleets
- Abu Dhabi converted Bus Route 65 into a hydrogen- and electric-powered transport route
- The green mobility initiative supports Abu Dhabi’s plan to create a sustainable transport zone by 2030
- The emirate launched fully commercial Level 4 autonomous vehicles, marking a regional milestone in smart mobility innovation
