UAE construction awards climb 17% in 2025 — and the pipeline is widening
Aggregate UAE contract awards rise sharply in 2025, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai leading infrastructure and mixed-use spend.
UAE construction awards up 17% YoY in 2025; pipeline keeps widening into 2026.
UAE construction contract awards rose 17% year-on-year in 2025, driven by Abu Dhabi infrastructure and Dubai mixed-use developments. The data implies a structurally higher baseline for machinery utilisation through 2026, particularly for mid-tonnage excavators, motor graders and compaction equipment.
Sustained utilisation uplift across mid-tonnage earthmoving categories.
Inventory planners should bias 2026 stock toward 20–35 ton excavators and graders.
United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi and Dubai primary, Sharjah secondary.
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