For\u00a0Wasl Group<\/strong>, affordable housing is not a new initiative; it is a foundational pillar of the organisation\u2019s mandate and long-term vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019s central role in supporting stable, community-driven living across Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wasl\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019s rapidly growing population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019s urban future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source: Khaleej Times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Published: 2 March<\/strong> 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With Dubai\u2019s population expanding rapidly, Wasl scales inclusive, community-focused housing aligned with the emirate\u2019s long-term urban vision As of March 2025, the emirate\u2019s population reached approximately 3.92 million, with nearly 90,000 new residents added in just three months. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA landmark government partnership<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAligned with Dubai 2040 and D33<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Looking ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n