UAE Telecom Towers Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

UAE Telecom Towers Market Report is Segmented by Ownership (Operator-Owned, Private-Owned, and MNO Captive), Installation (Rooftop and Ground-Based), and by Fuel Type (Renewable and Non-Renewable). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

UAE Telecom Towers Market Size

UAE Telecom Towers Market Analysis

The UAE Telecom Towers Market size in terms of installed base is expected to grow from 33.22 thousand units in 2025 to 45.41 thousand units by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.45% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • In recent years, the UAE telecom tower market has transformed significantly. This change is largely due to government initiatives to enhance the country's internet infrastructure, boost broadband connections, and address rising data consumption. Furthermore, the rollout of 5G and innovations from leading telecom tower vendors in the United Arab Emirates have played pivotal roles.
  • The telecom sector in the United Arab Emirates is under the control and supervision of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). It was established under the 2003 Telecom Law, which includes issuing licenses, enforcing regulations, promoting e-government initiatives, establishing access management policy, resolving disputes, and ensuring service quality and access equity.
  • According to the World Bank, the entire population of the United Arab Emirates now has internet access. As more residents adopt smartphones and operators enhance service quality through upgraded technology and infrastructure, the number of internet users is set to rise. Moreover, the market is poised for growth, fueled by the expanding reach of 5G and the impending arrival of 6G.
  • Notably, 5G networks in the United Arab Emirates boast some of the world's fastest median download speeds, complementing top-tier fixed broadband speeds. This achievement stems from recent investments prioritizing fiber optics over traditional copper networks. Additionally, in 2023, the United Arab Emirates rolled out 5G technology to bolster mobile broadband services, enhance IoT connectivity, and pave the way for innovative applications and services.
  • Consequently, rising communication expenditures significantly contribute to the market's expansion. Over recent years, the market has thrived on surging smartphone adoption and heightened demand for telecom services, both from individuals and businesses. As the UAE accelerates its digital strategy across various sectors, emphasizing high-quality internet access for all, mobile internet service providers see a golden opportunity to broaden their offerings, spanning 2G to 5G services.
  • Telecom towers, reliant on a constant power supply—primarily from electricity, batteries, and diesel generators—ensure round-the-clock network availability. Yet, these towers raise notable environmental concerns. Radiation emitted from mobile towers, often overlooked, is acknowledged as a subtle pollutant impacting various life forms. Furthermore, the reliance on non-renewable energy sources, particularly diesel, exacerbates environmental pollution.

UAE Telecom Towers Industry Overview

The UAE telecom tower market is consolidated, featuring key players like Etisalat (Emirates Telecommunication Group Company PJSC), AL Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), OSN (Orbit Showtime Network), and Thuraya Telecommunications Company. These major players in the UAE telecom tower market are expanding their customer base through strategic collaborations and acquisitions of telecom tower startups. This has led to a moderately high market concentration, with a few dominant players benefiting from significant market share and profitability.

May 2024: STL, optical and digital solutions, has forged a strategic alliance with Du, a prominent telecom entity under Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) in the United Arab Emirates. This collaboration, centered on optical fiber cables, underscores du's dedication to expanding its fiber-rich mobile and FTTH networks throughout the United Arab Emirates, ensuring the outstanding customer experience that has always defined the company.

February 2024: Cisco entered into a significant partnership with du, an Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) subsidiary. This collaboration marks the onset of a substantial cybersecurity transformation for du. The primary goal is to evolve du's Security Operations Center (SOC) into a cutting-edge Cyber Defense and Intelligence Center. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and automation, the initiative aims to bolster both security measures and operational efficiency.

UAE Telecom Towers Market Leaders

  1. Etisalat (Emirates Telecommunication Group Company PJSC)

  2. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du)

  3. OSN (Orbit Showtime Network)

  4. AL Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat)

  5. Thuraya Telecommunications Company

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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UAE Telecom Towers Market News

  • June 2024: The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) pledged a voluntary contribution of CHF 1.9 million (USD 2.21 million) to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This contribution stems from a surplus in the budget allocated for WRC-23, held in Dubai, UAE, late last year in 2023. The ITU plans to utilize these funds to refresh global radiocommunication databases and enhance the software applications and tools offered by the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau (BR). These upgrades will aid countries globally in applying for radio frequency assignments, aligning with the newly revised Radio Regulations (2024 Version).
  • May 2024: Sterlite Technologies (STL) partnered with du, a UAE telecom company and an Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) subsidiary. This announcement follows STL's recent five-year contract signing with Du Telecom for its optical fiber cables. Under this contract, STL will supply advanced optical cable designs featuring bend-resistant fiber, enhancing network performance, particularly in FTTH networks.

UAE Telecom Towers Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Connecting/Improving Connectivity to Rural Areas
    • 5.1.2 5G deployments are a major catalyst for growth in the cell-tower leasing environment
    • 5.1.3 Improving and Catering to Increasing Data Needs
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Environmental Concerns about Power Supply Systems to Towers
    • 5.2.2 Tower sharing between Telecom Companies

6. TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT

7. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 7.1 Ownership
    • 7.1.1 Operator-owned
    • 7.1.2 Private-owned
    • 7.1.3 MNO Captive sites
  • 7.2 Installation
    • 7.2.1 Rooftop
    • 7.2.2 Ground-based
  • 7.3 Fuel Type
    • 7.3.1 Renewable
    • 7.3.2 Non-renewable

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 8.1 Company Profiles*
    • 8.1.1 Etisalat (Emirates Telecommunication Group Company PJSC)
    • 8.1.2 Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du)
    • 8.1.3 OSN (Orbit Showtime Network)
    • 8.1.4 Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (YAHSAT)
    • 8.1.5 Thuraya Telecommunications Company
    • 8.1.6 Helios Towers
    • 8.1.7 IHS Towers
    • 8.1.8 NXN Group
    • 8.1.9 Inteltec Emirates
    • 8.1.10 Gulf Bridge International (GBI)

9. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

10. FUTURE MARKET OUTLOOK

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UAE Telecom Towers Industry Segmentation

Telecommunication towers come in various structures, such as monopoles, tripoles, lattice towers, guyed towers, self-supporting towers, poles, masts, and similar configurations. These towers house one or more telecommunication antennas, facilitating radio communications. They can be situated on the ground or atop a building, often including equipment and electronic components storage. While these towers don't need constant staffing, they require periodic maintenance. Driven by the rollout of 5G infrastructure, the expansion of telecom towers is poised to persist during the forecast period.

The UAE telecom towers market report is segmented by ownership (operator-owned, private-owned, and MNO captive), installation (rooftop and ground-based), and by fuel type (renewable and non-renewable). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

Ownership Operator-owned
Private-owned
MNO Captive sites
Installation Rooftop
Ground-based
Fuel Type Renewable
Non-renewable
Ownership
Operator-owned
Private-owned
MNO Captive sites
Installation
Rooftop
Ground-based
Fuel Type
Renewable
Non-renewable
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UAE Telecom Towers Market Research Faqs

How big is the UAE Telecom Towers Market?

The UAE Telecom Towers Market size is expected to reach 33.22 thousand units in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.45% to reach 45.41 thousand units by 2030.

What is the current UAE Telecom Towers Market size?

In 2025, the UAE Telecom Towers Market size is expected to reach 33.22 thousand units.

Who are the key players in UAE Telecom Towers Market?

Etisalat (Emirates Telecommunication Group Company PJSC), Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), OSN (Orbit Showtime Network), AL Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat) and Thuraya Telecommunications Company are the major companies operating in the UAE Telecom Towers Market.

What years does this UAE Telecom Towers Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the UAE Telecom Towers Market size was estimated at 31.08 thousand units. The report covers the UAE Telecom Towers Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the UAE Telecom Towers Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Page last updated on: January 20, 2025

UAE Telecom Towers Industry Report

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