Dubai developers strengthen in-house construction to enhance delivery timelines
Monday, 9 February 2026
Dubai property developers are increasingly managing construction internally to strengthen project delivery, improve efficiency, and support timely completion amid a highly active development pipeline.
Key Highlights:
- Developers are internalising construction to gain greater control over timelines, quality, and cost management.
- Leading developers including Emaar, Ellington, Azizi, and Arada have announced partial or full in-house construction strategies.
- Dubai recorded a landmark year in 2025 with 648 new projects launched, introducing over 167,000 units valued at approximately Dh463 billion.
- The current supply pipeline is estimated at 131,234 units, with apartments representing 81% of upcoming inventory.
- Developers are increasingly engaging contractors as strategic partners, linking payments to construction milestones to support timely delivery.
- Early contractor appointments and signed Bills of Quantities are helping projects advance faster on-site.
- Some developers are funding projects internally, enabling closer oversight and faster execution.
- Weekly and monthly construction monitoring is becoming standard practice to maintain momentum and delivery confidence.
- These strategies reflect a maturing market focused on execution excellence, buyer confidence, and long-term sustainability.
