Dubai Chamber of Commerce announced the creation of the Dubai Contractors Business Group on June 10 to act as a unified platform for contracting firms. The group is intended to improve communication with government entities and private sector players while submitting recommendations to refine regulations and promote sustainable progress in the industry. Chamber officials said the move highlights the sector’s critical function in infrastructure delivery and economic advancement.
Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, president and CEO of Dubai Chambers, outlined the significance of the new group. “The establishment of the Dubai Contractors Business Group reflects Dubai Chamber of Commerce’s commitment to supporting strategic sectors that strengthen the emirate’s position as a leading global destination for business and investment. The launch of this group underlines the importance of the contracting sector as a key driver of infrastructure and urban development projects that contribute to sustainable economic growth and enhance quality of life in Dubai,” he said in the announcement. Lootah further noted that the platform would enable better insights exchange to prepare for upcoming opportunities and overcome obstacles in support of the emirate’s ambitions.
Abdulla Saeed Al Naboodah, chairman of the Dubai Contractors Business Group, emphasised the industry’s past impact. “The contracting sector has been a key contributor to Dubai’s transformation into a globally recognised model for economic development, urban excellence, and innovation. The creation of the Dubai Contractors Business Group brings industry leaders together around a shared goal: strengthening competitiveness, raising professional standards, and supporting the sector’s long-term sustainability. As the UAE continues to deliver world-class infrastructure and development projects, this platform will help ensure the industry remains aligned, forward-looking, and well-positioned to contribute to the nation’s growth,” Al Naboodah stated. The chairman’s comments came as part of the formal launch details released by the chamber.
According to the chamber, the group will prioritise raising professional standards and improving comprehension of legal frameworks to reinforce the contracting ecosystem’s competitiveness. Business groups within the Dubai Chamber of Commerce function as intermediaries that foster dialogue, resolve policy issues and elevate sector performance across the economy. This latest addition continues that approach by focusing exclusively on contracting-related matters.
Mordor Intelligence data places the UAE construction market size at USD 120.82 billion in 2025 with an increase to USD 127.13 billion anticipated for 2026. The assessment found an expected compound annual growth rate of 5.64 percent from 2026 to 2031 for the market in which contractors play a central role. Dubai accounted for 47.2 percent of the UAE total in 2025, the figures show.
A separate GlobalData report projected 3.5 percent real terms growth for the UAE construction industry this year following stronger expansion in 2025. The consultancy linked the outlook to infrastructure investments and a government plan to expand GDP to AED 3 trillion by 2031 from AED 1.7 trillion in 2024. Federal statistics indicated construction value-added rose 8.8 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, building on prior quarterly gains.
