In a landmark move marking the UAE’s 54th National Day celebrations, Abu Dhabi’s leadership has authorized a comprehensive housing assistance package valued at 4 billion dirhams (approximately $1.1 billion) to benefit 3,310 Emirati citizens across the capital region.
The substantial housing initiative, approved under the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and formally authorized by Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, represents the third such package disbursed in the emirate during 2025. This latest allocation brings the total value of housing benefits distributed to Abu Dhabi citizens this year to 15.384 billion dirhams, directly assisting 10,718 individuals through various support mechanisms.
The comprehensive package encompasses multiple forms of housing assistance, including 2.27 billion dirhams in housing loans allocated to 1,768 citizens, alongside housing grants and ready-built residential units valued at 1.51 billion dirhams. A particularly significant component involves 208 million dirhams in loan repayment exemptions and reductions specifically designed to support limited-income senior citizens, retirees, and families of deceased borrowers, with 204 citizens qualifying for this financial relief.
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, emphasized the symbolic importance of the timing, noting: “As we mark Eid Al Etihad, we express our profound appreciation for our leadership, which consistently prioritizes the welfare and stability of Emirati citizens. This housing package demonstrates the leadership’s unwavering commitment to enhancing quality of life for Emirati families while fostering the spirit of unity and generosity that characterizes our society.”
The initiative falls under the broader Emirati Family Growth programme, which has already provided 514.75 million dirhams in housing support to 478 citizens through various exemption and reduction schemes. The comprehensive approach addresses both immediate housing needs through ready-built homes and long-term financial support through favorable loan terms, reflecting the government’s multidimensional strategy to ensure housing security for its citizens.