Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in partnership with Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC), has announced a new pipeline of public-private partnership (PPP) projects valued at AED55 billion, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s long-term infrastructure development strategy and creating significant investment opportunities for local and international private sector participants.
The newly launched pipeline includes 24 projects spanning transport, infrastructure and social sectors, which are scheduled to be brought to market throughout 2026 and 2027. The initiative forms part of Abu Dhabi’s broader PPP programme aimed at accelerating sustainable economic growth, attracting long-term capital and strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Eid Alobeidli, Director of Musataha & Public-Private Partnerships at ADIO, said the programme reflects Abu Dhabi’s continued ability to deliver major infrastructure projects through structured and effective partnerships with private sector investors and developers.
According to Alobeidli, the transport sector represents the largest component of the pipeline, with 11 major road projects valued at approximately AED35 billion. The developments will include more than 300 kilometres of new roads, as well as upgrades to existing roads, tunnels, intersections and broader road network enhancements across the emirate.
An additional AED11 billion has been allocated to five major infrastructure projects covering dams, water storage systems, flood mitigation, stormwater drainage improvements and urban landscaping initiatives designed to strengthen environmental resilience and urban sustainability.
The social infrastructure segment accounts for AED9 billion and includes the development of sports facilities, specialist healthcare assets, schools and universities. These projects are intended to enhance quality of life while delivering sustainable, government-backed community infrastructure to support Abu Dhabi’s growing population.
Alobeidli noted that Abu Dhabi continues to advance world-class infrastructure that supports economic diversification and reinforces the emirate’s position as a leading global investment destination. He added that the latest PPP project pipeline reflects Abu Dhabi’s ambitious long-term vision and commitment to expanding strategic partnerships with the private sector.
The projects are also expected to attract international companies, strengthen supply chains, support the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Local Content programme and further reinforce the emirate’s industrial and economic base.
ADIO stated that its PPP programme is built on a clear and transparent delivery framework supported by strong investor confidence. The newly announced portfolio has been carefully structured to support Abu Dhabi’s next phase of development across key strategic sectors.
As the entity responsible for regulating and implementing PPP projects in Abu Dhabi, ADIO works closely with ADPIC, government entities, sovereign wealth funds and strategic partners to originate, structure and procure projects under the emirate’s approved PPP Law.
ADIO also follows a long-term capital planning model aimed at maintaining a continuous pipeline of investment-ready projects. To date, the office has successfully delivered PPP projects worth approximately AED2.4 billion, while a further AED25 billion in projects launched during 2025 are currently progressing through advanced stages of structuring and procurement.
Several Abu Dhabi PPP projects have also received international recognition, including Zayed City Schools, Abu Dhabi LED Phase 2 and Khalifa University Student Accommodation, which secured IJGlobal PPP Deals of the Year awards in the Middle East and North Africa for 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively.
In addition, the programme received the “Best Social Infrastructure Project” award at the Partnership Awards 2026.
Through the continued expansion of its PPP programme, Abu Dhabi aims to strengthen economic competitiveness, accelerate sustainable infrastructure development and reinforce its position as a global hub for long-term investment and strategic partnerships.
