Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has approved an AED 4.21 billion housing package for Emirati citizens across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The move aims to ease housing needs and strengthen family stability, according to an update carried by the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
Key Takeaways: AED 4.21 billion housing package impact
- Package value: AED 4.21 billion
- Expected beneficiaries: 2,652 Emirati citizens
- Approved at emirate level through the Abu Dhabi leadership and government structure
The housing package announced on March 18, 2026, is the first such disbursement this year for Abu Dhabi aimed at promoting “social stability and happiness” for Emirati families as they prepare for the upcoming Eid Al Fitr celebrations.
Interestingly, Dubai also made a similar announcement yesterday, approving AED 5.3 billion for over 4,600 residential plots, making it a massive week for housing across the UAE.
What the Package Includes
The AED 4.21 billion isn’t just one type of aid; it’s split into four specific categories to help different groups of people:
- Housing Loans: AED 2.1 billion (helping 1,415 citizens).
- Ready-Built Houses: AED 1.82 billion in grants (helping 914 citizens).
- Residential Land: AED 144 million in grants (helping 185 citizens).
- Loan Exemptions: AED 142 million in debt forgiveness for 138 people, specifically targeting senior citizens, retirees with limited income, and families of deceased citizens.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Approving authority | Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council |
| Total value | AED 4.21 billion |
| Beneficiaries | 2,652 Emirati citizens |
| Geographic scope | Across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi |
| Source | Abu Dhabi Media Office |
With this latest package, the total value of housing benefits provided since the ADHA was established in 2012 has surpassed AED 181 billion, supporting more than 132,000 citizens as announced by Abu Dhabi Media Office. The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) manages the disbursement and digital services for these benefits
Beneficiaries can check their status and manage their housing benefits through the Iskan Abu Dhabi app or the TAMM digital platform using their UAE Pass.
