ABU DHABI – Al Dar announced on Wednesday that it will win development contracts worth Dh66 billion during 2025, covering a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, infrastructure and logistics projects across the UAE.
These awards reflect Aldar’s role as a national real estate champion supporting the UAE’s long-term economic, industrial and social development goals.
In line with the UAE’s National Domestic Value (ICV) programme, around 45% of the total project value (AED 30 billion) will be recycled into the local economy, supporting economic diversification, industrial development and job creation across the UAE.
Aldar continues to embed ICV principles throughout its procurement process by prioritizing UAE-based contractors and suppliers and supporting the growth of in-country capabilities across the construction value chain.
The newly signed contracts span large residential communities, strategic infrastructure, grade A commercial and logistics assets across key growth locations in the UAE. Collectively, these projects will deliver thousands of new homes, modern commercial and logistics facilities, and critical infrastructure to meet evolving market demands and support sustainable urban development.
Adel Albraiki, CEO of Aldar Projects, said: “The contract value awarded by Aldar in 2025 highlights the continued pace of development across the UAE and our role in delivering assets that contribute to long-term economic growth and societal prosperity.”
He added: “Awarded AED 66 billion, almost half of which will flow back into the local economy, these projects will support thousands of jobs, strengthen local supply chains and accelerate the delivery of significant residential, commercial and infrastructure developments. By working closely with leading UAE-based contractors, we are building local capacity while maintaining the highest standards of quality, sustainability and delivery.”
In Abu Dhabi, contracts were signed for various projects from both Al Dar and the local government. On Saadiyat Island, Fivelex was appointed for both Mamsha Gardens and Nobu Residences, while Datco Construction Company was awarded the main construction package for the arthouse.
On Fahid Island, Shapoorji Pallonji Middle East has been awarded the major construction package for Fahid Beach Residences. China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East) LLC, Western Bainoona Group, Nael & Bin Harmal Hydroexpert (NBHH), Yas Projects LLC, Said Bin Darwish Co. LLC, and Noor Al Sahara General Contracting have all been awarded contracts for a number of state housing and infrastructure projects in 2025.
In Dubai, Aldar continued to service major residential and logistics developments across the board. Ginco General Contracting has been contracted to develop villas and townhouses in Athlone. Nurol LLC was awarded the major construction package for Verdes by Haven. General trading and contracting firm WLL Mohamed Abdulmohsin Al Khalafi & Sons was awarded the villa package at The Wilds, while Al Nasr Contracting Company LLC was responsible for the infrastructure work.
In the industry and logistics sector, Amana Contracts was awarded the contract to develop the Aldar Logistics Center in the National Industrial Park.
In Ras Al Khaimah, Shapoorji Pallonji won the contract for the Al Marjan beachfront development, supporting Al Dar’s growing presence in the northern emirate.
Sustainability and supply chain resilience remain core pillars of Alder’s procurement and delivery approach, with all contractors required to hold a valid ICV certification and meet Alder’s sustainability performance standards.
Since the launch of the ICV program in 2020, Aldar has reinvested AED 67 billion into the national economy, increasing annual ICV contributions from AED 250 million in the first year to AED 30 billion in 2025.
In partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), Aldar also operates the region’s first sustainability incentive program for suppliers, linking sustainability performance to financial and non-financial incentives to support the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 initiative.
