June and July saw a succession of incredibly good news for Dubai’s real estate sector. The first was the announcement of an update to Dubai’s Contractor and Engineering Consultancy Rating System. Set to come into force in early 2026, it aims to usher in a more accurate and integrated framework for evaluating the performance of construction firms and engineering offices across the emirate. According to Dubai Municipality, it will include a wider range of performance indicators and assessment criteria, which will enable more precise evaluations of technical capacity, project execution quality, regulatory compliance and sustainability practices.

Posted: August 5, 2025