Hamdan bin Mohammed appoints new CEOs at Dubai Land Department. Dubai Sees Record USD 2.6 Billion Luxury Home Sales in Q2 2025.

Expo City Dubai emerges as real estate hotspot amid surging global investor confidence

Dubai’s Expo City is emerging as a top real estate investment hotspot, drawing HNWIs from Germany and Switzerland. Backed by visionary government planning, robust infrastructure, and sustainability, it’s seen rapid building and unit sales, strong off-plan demand, above-average yields, and projected 10–15% annual luxury value growth.

NBCC Secures RBI Approval, Finalizes Investment in UAE Real Estate Subsidiary

NBCC India secures RBI approval to invest AED 1 million in its wholly owned Dubai subsidiary, NBCC Overseas Real Estate LLC, enabling property transactions under ODI norms. Fully owned and regulator-approved, this move diversifies its portfolio amid strong financial growth.

Apartment prices in Dubai have risen almost a fifth this year

Dubai’s June 2025 real estate report shows apartment prices up 1.1% month-on-month and 19.1% year-on-year (index 174.7), while villa values rose 1.9% monthly and 28.7% annually (index 291.6). Off-plan homes comprise 73.4% of sales despite an 8% monthly dip, and prime luxury deals remain robust.

Hamdan bin Mohammed issues two Resolutions appointing new CEO’s at Dubai Land Department

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued two Executive Council resolutions appointing Majid Saqr Abdullah Al Marri as CEO of the Real Estate Registration Sector and Majida Ali Rashid as CEO of the Real Estate Development Sector at the Dubai Land Department, effective immediately.

Dubai Sees Record USD 2.6 Billion Luxury Home Sales in Q2 2025

Dubai’s ultra-luxury real estate surged 63% year-on-year in Q2 2025 to USD 2.6 billion, driven by 143 deals (22 above USD 25 million) and a first-ever lead by apartments (80) over villas (63). Prices rose 18% annually but held steady from Q1, despite regional conflicts.

Dubai launches new proptech hub in DIFC to help startups merge tech with real estate

Dubai’s DIFC Innovation Hub and Dubai Land Department launched the PropTech Hub to unite investors, startups, regulators, and developers, offering incubators and acceleration programmes. By 2030, it aims to support 200+ proptech firms, employ 3,000+, and attract $300 million in investments.

Dubai’s villa values jump 180% above post-pandemic levels

Dubai property values remain strong: June saw villas up 1.9% m/m (28.7% y/y) and apartments up 1.1% m/m (19.1% y/y), with off-plan homes dominating 73.4% of sales. Fitch forecasts a modest correction in late 2025, while ultra-prime luxury deals and “accidental millionaires” continue to surge.

DIA Properties launches LuzOra: A new era of waterfront living on Dubai Islands

DIA Properties officially enters one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets with the launch of its debut project in Dubai. LuzOra is a premium residential development that redefines waterfront living on the stunning Dubai Islands.

Dubai real estate: Apartment prices rise 19.1 percent in June 2025

In H1 2025 Dubai recorded 98,603 sales worth AED 326.7 bn. June’s Price Index reached 220.8 (+1.5% m/m; +23.9% y/y). Villas climbed 1.9% m/m (+28.7% y/y), apartments 1.1% m/m (+19.1% y/y). Off-plan homes dominated 73.4% of sales. JVC and Business Bay topped locations.

Strategic property insights: Rent vs. buy in UAE’s best value areas

Bloom Holding’s UAE-wide study of 77 areas finds renting is more cost-effective in 44 regions, especially luxury and emerging suburbs, while buying yields savings in markets like Al Reef, Culture Village and Jumeirah Village Triangle. It recommends short-term rentals, long-term purchases, or mixed strategies to align property decisions with corporate goals.

A new AI disruptor set to transform the UAE real estate market

AIR is launching an AI-native real estate platform in Dubai, leveraging LLMs for predictive analytics, dynamic pricing, and end-to-end automation. Backed by a USD 20 million investment from Unique Properties, it enhances agent workflows and plans a GCC rollout, with advanced off-plan integration arriving in six months.

Dubai’s Huspy raises $59 million Series B for to expand its mortgage platform across Europe & Middle East

Huspy raised $59 million in a Series B led by Balderton, bringing total funding to over $100 million. The proptech, active in the UAE and Spain, processes $7 billion in annual transactions and 25 percent of Dubai mortgages. Funds will fuel expansion to 10+ cities, technology upgrades, and hiring.

Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 8th of July 2025

On the 8th of July, Dubai’s real estate transactions totaled AED 1.95 billion, with Off-Plan assets accounting for 73.9% (AED 1.443 billion) and Ready properties making up 26.1% (AED 507.6 million).

Category	Off-Plan (AED millions)	Ready (AED millions)
Flats	1,264.6	340.0
Villas	141.6	98.7
Hotel Apt. & Rooms	16.7	12.9
Commercial	19.9	56.0
Total	1,442.8	507.6

Off-Plan Market Performance

• Total Value: AED 1,442,771,585
• Share of Total Transactions: 73.9%
• Flats: AED 1,264,600,892 (87.7% of Off-Plan)
• Villas: AED 141,578,253 (9.8%)
• Hotel Apt. & Rooms: AED 16,739,769 (1.2%)
• Commercial: AED 19,852,670 (1.4%)

Off-plan is overwhelmingly driven by flats, underscoring strong developer focus on apartment launches.

Ready Market Performance

• Total Value: AED 507,577,069
• Share of Total Transactions: 26.1%
• Flats: AED 339,973,002 (67.0% of Ready)
• Villas: AED 98,701,539 (19.5%)
• Hotel Apt. & Rooms: AED 12,899,284 (2.5%)
• Commercial: AED 56,003,244 (11.0%)

The ready segment shows a more diversified mix, with villas making up almost 20% of the total value, and commercial units making up nearly 11% of activity.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights

Flats overwhelmingly drive both segments, nearly 88% of Off-Plan and two-thirds of Ready sales, underscoring sustained demand for residential apartments. Villas maintain a solid secondary position, especially in the Ready market. Commercial and hospitality assets remain niche, reflecting cautious corporate and investor appetite. The strong Off-Plan bias signals developer confidence and early-buyer interest, while the Ready segment’s healthy villa share hints at growing end-user participation.