Dubai Municipality has introduced ‘Building Intelligence Platform’ during the World Governments Summit 2025 (WGS), as part of its commitment to enhancing sustainable urban planning.
This innovative digital platform provides comprehensive and up-to-date data on buildings across the emirate, in line with Dubai’s vision to emerge as a sustainable, technologically advanced global center for urban innovation.
It seeks to empower investors, developers, and urban planners by providing detailed and accurate building data and analytics, enabling them to make informed decisions. This aligns with Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
Additionally, this initiative reinforces Dubai’s global competitiveness by promoting transparency and innovation in the real estate and urban planning sectors.
The platform provides key insights such as the number of floors, building height, total area, gross floor area (GFA), and multiple usage classifications. It also delivers granular data on residential and commercial units, including the number of apartments, unit sizes, and overall floor space.
Economic indicators such as commercial activities, rental values, demographic data, maintenance costs, and base price valuation are also incorporated, delivering a comprehensive view of market dynamics to support strategic investment and development planning.
Marwan bin Ghalita Acting Director-General – Dubai Municipality
“The Building Intelligence Platform reflects Dubai’s continuous growth and pioneering role in shaping the cities of the future. It complements Dubai’s open data policy, which empowers various sectors by providing accessible information to maximize investment opportunities and drive urban sustainability. This initiative reinforces Dubai’s position as one of the most advanced and sustainable cities in the world. The platform will improve the decision-making process for both investors and decision-makers, enhancing the sustainability of the property sector and aligning with Dubai’s future vision for digital transformation and innovation.”
Mariam Al Muhairi, CEO of the Building Regulation and Permits Agency at Dubai Municipality, stated that, “Our focus has been on driving urban innovation and strengthening resilience by integrating forward-looking governance and cutting-edge technologies into the planning process. Through the development of the Building Intelligence Platform, we are enhancing the future of smart cities and improving Dubai’s ability to adapt to evolving challenges using AI and advanced economic data analytics.”
The platform includes a Rental Index, which offers accurate, real-time rental data to support property investment plans. Additionally, it offers insights into multiple building uses, enabling government entities and the private sector to optimize urban planning strategies and enhance land use efficiency.
At WGS 2025, Dubai Municipality is taking part as a Smart City Partner, highlighting its key initiatives to enhance sustainability, urban attractiveness, and quality of life in Dubai.
