Dubai has set a new benchmark in fiscal planning with the approval of its largest-ever budget cycle for 2026–2028, totaling Dh302.7 billion in expenditures and Dh329.2 billion in revenues, marking a 5% operating surplus. The budget, endorsed by Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, underscores the emirate’s commitment to economic growth, infrastructure development, and social welfare.