The country has delivered a series of large-scale projects in transport, utility networks and urban development.
In 2025, the United Arab Emirates implemented major infrastructure initiatives across transportation, utilities and city construction, reinforcing its long-term development strategy.
A flagship project is the Etihad Rail high-speed railway linking Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Trains will reach speeds of up to 350 km/h, reducing travel time between the two cities to just 30 minutes. The projected economic impact is estimated at more than $39.5 billion over the next 50 years.
The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre signed public-private partnership contracts worth $6 billion. By October, more than 600 PPP projects were under development.
Dubai launched the reconstruction of Al Fay Street ($408 million), the construction of a 1.4-kilometer bridge providing access to Dubai Islands, and the Tasreef stormwater drainage system ($392 million). Construction continues on the 30-kilometer Blue Line of the Dubai Metro, featuring 14 stations and designed to serve nearly one million people. Power supply projects worth $2.07 billion have also been announced.
Ras Al Khaimah is expanding its aviation infrastructure, with plans to build a VIP terminal and a private aviation hangar. Fujairah has launched a new phase of road works and commissioned a 2.4-gigawatt power plant.
Infrastructure investment remains a core pillar of the UAE’s growth strategy, supporting increased mobility, economic competitiveness and an improved quality of life across all seven emirates.

