Abu Dhabi approves AED4.21 billion housing benefits for citizens

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a housing package worth AED4.21 billion that will benefit 2,652 Emirati citizens across the Emirate.

It follows the directive of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi.

It includes housing loans amounting to AED2.1 billion benefiting 1,415 citizens; ready-built housing grants valued at AED1.82 billion benefiting 914 citizens; residential land grants worth AED144 million benefiting 185 citizens; and exemptions from housing loan repayments totalling AED142 million benefiting 138 senior citizens, limited-income retirees and heirs of deceased citizens.

The disbursement of the first housing package of 2026 comes ahead of Eid Al Fitr and reflects the leadership’s ongoing commitment to enhancing Emirati families’ wellbeing and ensuring their social stability and happiness in an environment that meets their aspirations and needs.

"The leadership’s directives to disburse this housing benefits package reflect their commitment to meeting citizens’ aspirations and housing needs, enhancing their quality of life, and ensuring stability and wellbeing for Emirati families," said Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Housing Authority.

The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority is continuously working to enhance and develop its programmes and services, facilitating citizens’ access to suitable housing, in line with the leadership’s directives and ambitious vision for a prosperous future for citizens.

This package brings the total housing benefits delivered to citizens in Abu Dhabi since the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority to more than 132,000, exceeding AED181 billion.

Under the directives of Mohamed bin Zayed… Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed has approved the disbursement of housing benefits worth AED4.21 billion to 2,652 Abu Dhabi citizens. The first housing package of 2026 coincides with Eid Al Fitr. pic.twitter.com/netbH0ErD7

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