Social Housing Development in the Arabian Gulf Countries
The Arabian Gulf has experienced rapid transformations in social housing, propelled by modernization, economic diversification, and significant policy reforms such as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. These changes reflect ambitious efforts to rethink housing delivery and address regional needs.
Challenges in Social Housing
Despite progress, several persistent challenges undermine sustainable housing delivery:
- Issues of affordability remain widespread.
- Regulatory inefficiencies hinder effective implementation.
- Socio-cultural misalignments affect acceptability and suitability of housing solutions.
Current State of Research
Existing studies tend to be fragmented, often concentrating narrowly on policy or technological aspects. They rarely integrate cultural and participatory factors, which are essential for a holistic understanding of social housing development in the region.
Need for a Comprehensive Synthesis
This gap highlights the importance of a systematic review that encompasses:
- Policy frameworks
- Cultural dynamics
- Technological practices
- Participatory design approaches
Purpose of the Review
The review aims to deliver an in-depth analysis of social housing in the Arabian Gulf by examining how policies, cultural influences, technology, and community involvement interact to shape housing outcomes.
The Arabian Gulf has witnessed rapid social housing transformations driven by modernization, economic diversification, and ambitious policy reforms such as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
Despite these efforts, persistent issues of affordability, regulatory inefficiency, and socio-cultural misalignment continue to challenge sustainable housing delivery.
Current reviews are fragmented, often focusing narrowly on policy or technology, with limited integration of cultural and participatory dimensions.
This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of social housing development in the Arabian Gulf, examining the interplay of policies, cultural dynamics, technological practices, and participatory design approaches.
Author's summary: Social housing in the Arabian Gulf is rapidly evolving but faces affordability, regulatory, and cultural challenges, requiring a holistic approach that integrates multiple dimensions.
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