The Outlook for Green Building in the UAE

The study constitutes a significant step in the development of green building practices in the region, and also contributes to information transparency in terms of the current situation regarding green building in the UAE. The study was prepared in collaboration with EmiratesGBC, who provided significant support in conducting a detailed survey of industry representatives.

Our study covers

• global and national green building aspects and trends
• green technologies, applications, demand, costs, and market availability
• ESG incentives to encourage participation in green building
• barriers to participation in green building projects
• working with suppliers and contractors on green building issues
• green finance in the construction sector

The survey results presented in the study reveal a shift towards embracing a circular and low-carbon economy, and the importance of the comfort and wellbeing of building users. Despite growing interest in green building practices, a number of barriers still need to be overcome, including low public awareness of sustainable building practices and a lack of specialised professionals in this field.

The Outlook for Green Building in the UAE would be interesting for developers, investors, government bodies, ESG experts, and NGOs as well as the general reader interested in green building construction.