UAE economic outlook remains bullish despite global volatility. A plot in Dubai Islands sold for Dhs 868 million. Dubai office prices, rents jump by 24% in first 3 months of 2025.

AARK Developers launches Aark Terraces, a landmark residential project in Dubailand

AARK Developers launched Aark Terraces in Dubailand: a collection of 1- and 2-bedroom luxury residences with premium amenities (rooftop lounge, fitness centre, private jacuzzis), offering high rental yields (6.7%) and strategic connectivity to key Dubai districts. The project marks AARK’s major expansion into a top-performing corridor.

UAE economic outlook remains bullish despite global volatility

Despite global volatility, the UAE’s economy remains strong, driven by energy growth, 19 million tourists in 2024, 12 million population, and 3,500 projects. Non-oil GDP grows; aluminum exports, $1.4 trillion US smelter bolster trade. Dubai’s real estate thrives: Q1 demand, April transactions Dh 46 billion, rising villa/townhouse values.

High-End Living: FashionTV Acacia by BNW Developments Launched In Ras Al Khaimah

BNW Developments and FashionTV unveiled FashionTV Acacia on Al Marjan Island, RAK, a luxury residential development offering 1–4-bedroom homes and penthouses with branded amenities. The project merges FashionTV’s global appeal with BNW’s innovative design, showcasing Ras Al Khaimah’s emergence as a premier luxury investment destination.

Plot of land in Dubai Islands sold for Dhs868 million

A plot in Dubai Islands sold for Dhs 868 million (1.155 million sq ft). Dubai real estate recorded 3,340 transactions: sales worth Dhs 2.81 billion across 670 deals, mortgages of Dhs 385 million (126), and grants of Dhs 149 million (19).

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Dubai office prices, rents jump by 24% in first 3 months of 2025

Dubai’s office market remains landlord driven as limited Grade A supply pushes Grade B/C prices up; Q1 2025 saw 24.5% sales and 24% rent growth, alongside a 39% rise in foreign company registrations. Despite a 215,000 sqm pipeline, supply constraints keep occupancy high and Q1 transactions grew 23.7%, with off-plan deals doubled.

Majid Al Futtaim awards $462mln contract for Dubai Forest living project

Majid Al Futtaim’s Ghaf Woods in Dubai has launched a dedicated tree nursery (10,000 trees growing to 30,000) and awarded Innovo Build an AED 1.7 billion contract for 13 buildings. Spanning 738,000 sqm with 7,000 units, the biophilic community features trails, pools, and a sustainable forest ecosystem.

Dubai virtual asset watchdog VARA grants licence to tokenisation platform Ctrl Alt

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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 4th of June 2025

On 4 June 2025, Dubai’s total real estate transaction value reached AED 2.119 billion. Off-plan sales accounted for AED 1.100 billion (51.9 %), while ready properties contributed AED 1.019 billion (48.1 %). This near-even split underscores balanced activity between new-launch developments and completed assets.

Category	Off-Plan (AED millions)	Ready (AED millions)
Flats	1,017.5	643.2
Villas	60.5	240.1
Hotel Apt. & Rooms	20.7	25.9
Commercial	1.1	109.6
Segment Total	1,099.9	1,018.8

Off-Plan Market Performance

Total off-plan transactions: AED 1,099,941,466 (51.9 % of the day’s volume)

• Flats: AED 1,017,537,291 (92.5 % of off-plan)
• Villas: AED 60,548,623 (5.5 % of off-plan)
• Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 20,729,862 (1.9 % of off-plan)
• Commercial: AED 1,125,690 (0.1 % of off-plan)

Flats dominated the off-plan segment, representing over 90% of off-plan sales value. Villas and hotel apartments together made up just over 7 %, while commercial off-plan contributed a negligible share.

Ready Market Performance

Total ready transactions: AED 1,018,766,756 (48.1 % of the day’s volume)

• Flats: AED 643,193,079 (63.1 % of ready)
• Villas: AED 240,051,198 (23.6 % of ready)
• Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 25,874,263 (2.5 % of ready)
• Commercial: AED 109,648,216 (10.8 % of ready)

In the ready market, apartments led with nearly two-thirds of the segment’s value. Villas held almost a quarter, while commercial properties commanded about one-tenth. Hotel apartments and rooms accounted for a modest 2.5 %.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights & Outlook

• Residential Focus: The contribution of flats across off-plan (92.5 %) and ready (63.1 %) underlines strong demand for apartment living. Developers launching new flat-led off-plan projects continue to capture the lion’s share of investor interest.
• Villa Resurgence in the Ready Market: Villas’ 23.6 % slice of the ready segment (versus 5.5 % in off-plan) suggests buyers are favouring completed villa stock, likely driven by immediate occupancy requirements and limited new-build supply.
• Commercial Activity: Commercial off-plan sales were almost non-existent (0.1 %), while ready commercial made up 10.8 %. This contrast points to a cautious approach toward leasing or occupying new office and retail schemes. Ready commercial assets remain the preferred route for occupiers needing space now.
• Hotel Apartments & Rooms: With just 1.9 % off-plan and 2.5 % ready, hospitality-oriented units remain a niche play, reflecting selective investor interest.
• Balanced Market Dynamics: The near-parity between off-plan (51.9 %) and ready (48.1 %) volumes highlights a market in equilibrium. Buyers are nearly equally split between securing early-stage pricing and locking in completed assets. This balance often signals confidence across both developers (pipeline strength) and secondary market sellers.