Market data
The market in numbers
Building asset costs
Construction costs vary by asset type, scale, specification and complexity. The ranges below show typical costs across key building types in the UAE.
Figures are as of 31 August 2026, in AED and USD. Exchange rate to USD 1: AED 3.67.
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Residential
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Unit rates
A current benchmark for construction costs
Current unit rates provide a snapshot of construction costs across key structural, architectural and MEP elements in the UAE. They provide a consistent benchmark for comparing costs across the market.
Figures shown are average market rates on 31 August 2026, in AED and USD. Exchange rate to USD 1: AED 3.67.