Wasl Group: Providing High-Quality Affordable Homes

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) With Dubai's population expanding rapidly, Wasl scales inclusive, community-focused housing aligned with the emirate's long-term urban vision

Published: Mon 2 Mar 2026, 1:44 PM

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As of March 2025, the emirate's population reached approximately 3.92 million, with nearly 90,000 new residents added in just three months. This equates to almost 1,000 people choosing Dubai every day.

With the city climbing global rankings for liveability and business competitiveness, a critical question arises: how can Dubai ensure that growth remains inclusive, accessible, and sustainable for all income groups?

Affordable housing as a strategic imperative

For Wasl Group, affordable housing is not a new initiative; it is a foundational pillar of the organisation's mandate and long-term vision.

Today, the group manages one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the emirate, comprising approximately 45,000 residential units. These communities are home to nearly 180,000 residents, more than 90 per cent of whom are families, underscoring Wasl's central role in supporting stable, community-driven living across Dubai.

Wasl's vision is to create exceptional real estate experiences that elevate quality of life for all who call Dubai home. In this context, its developments are socially responsible and intentionally designed around connectivity, community infrastructure, greenery, and access to premium amenities, reflecting a belief that quality living should be accessible across all income levels.

This approach is evident in master-planned communities such as Wasl Village in Al Qusais, which comprises around 6,200 residential units ranging from studios to one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Similarly, Wasl Green Park offers approximately 2,527 one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes set within landscaped surroundings. Together, these developments exemplify how affordability and high-quality urban living can seamlessly coexist.

A landmark government partnership

In May 2025, this commitment advanced significantly when Wasl signed a memorandum of understanding with the Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Municipality to double its affordable leasehold residential portfolio across Dubai. The agreement marks a coordinated effort to address housing demand at scale.

Together, these projects will span a total planned area of 1.46 million square metres, with delivery phased across multiple stages to ensure infrastructure readiness and long-term community viability.

Aligned with Dubai 2040 and D33

This initiative directly supports the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which calls for a balanced housing ecosystem encompassing luxury, mid-income, and affordable segments, while upgrading urban areas into vibrant, inclusive communities.

The programme also advances the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 by supporting workforce stability, economic productivity, and long-term market resilience through diversified housing supply and a stronger focus on end-user demand amid the city's rapidly growing population.

Looking ahead

Building on its longstanding commitment and recent public-sector collaborations, Wasl aims to double its residential leasing portfolio over the next five years, reinforcing its role as a key partner in shaping Dubai's urban future.

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