Dubai: New expansionary budget announced for 2026

Dubai has announced its largest-ever budget, supporting our GDP growth forecasts of 4.5% in 2026 and 4.0% in 2027, while also projecting a budget surplus.
Nearly half of the budget is dedicated to infrastructure, with AED 47.8bn allocated for projects like transport and energy, reflecting Dubai’s economic and population growth plans.
Social spending (28%) and security/justice (18%) also feature prominently, alongside ongoing investment in digitalization to streamline government operations.

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Daniel Richards