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A Dubai safety inspector reflecting on documents.
25,000 safety inspections were recorded in the first half of 2025. (Image Source: Government of Dubai)
  • Topic: HSE
  • Region: Middle East
  • Date: 20 August 2025
  • Year: 2025

Compliance rates reached 96% across the Dubai Municipality's 25,000 site inspections in the first half of 2025

That figure represents a 36% increase against H1 2024, with over 18,800 construction sites inspected.

1,669 completion certificates were issued, up 30% on 2024. Those permits represented around two million square metres of residential, commercial and industrial space.

CEO of the Dubai Municipality's buildings regulation and permits agency, Eng. Maryam Al Muhairi, said the organisation "places great emphasis on precise engineering oversight of construction activities, considering it a key tool to regulate the sector and elevate its standards, in line with our unwavering commitment to developing it into the world’s smartest and most sustainable.

"Today, Dubai is not just a rapidly developing city — it is a global platform offering a sustainable model for future urban development. We remain committed to pursuing this ambitious vision, working hand in hand with our partners in the construction sector to drive sustainability, excellence, and innovation."