Abu Dhabi Sees Completion of Over 12,000 Buildings in First Half of 2025

Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi recorded the completion of 12,309 buildings during the first half of 2025, the Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, in the second quarter alone, 5,767 buildings were finalised, which included new constructions, modifications, and additions. Abu Dhabi city accounted for the majority with 4,362 buildings, followed by Al Ain with 1,960 and Al Dhafra with 220. The number of building permits issued during the same period reached 2,571 in Q2, bringing the total for H1/25 to 4,994. These permits covered residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, public facilities, and other uses. Residential permits dominated in Q2 with 1,438, followed by commercial with 585, public facilities with 221, industrial with 208, agricultural with 64, and others with 55. Abu Dhabi city issued 1,891 permits, Al Ain 528, and Al Dhafra 152. The permits included authorisations for new constructions, additions, and modifications across all three regions.