Belgium’s capital closed 2025 with record- breaking tourism momentum and enters 2026 positioned for transformative infrastructure investment and sustained real estate expansion. The iconic Grand Place anchors a city ranking 27th globally for Walkability and 20th for Biking, while strategic investments are positioning Brussels for its next growth phase. The construction boom that delivered much-needed housing through 2025 sets the stage for continued expansion, with property analysts projecting steady 3% annual price growth through 2027. The tourism sector’s remarkable 2025 performance creates future momentum, while Brussels Airport’s ambitious Hub 3.0 expansion begins construction in early 2027, featuring terminal expansion, an intermodal hub, and new hotel facilities scheduled for phased completion by 2032. This $600-million investment reinforces the city’s 19th-ranked Airport while supporting future passenger growth.
As the EU’s administrative center ranking 8th globally for Standard of Living, Brussels attracts international talent that feeds its cultural landscape, featuring 24th-ranked Museums and diverse neighborhoods. The city’s Top 25 universities help produce the 24th-highest Educational Attainment globally, powering Brussels to combine European institutional stability with dynamic investment opportunities well into the future.