Dubai Real Estate Market Review 28-Nov-2025
Dubai record $29.3bn 2026 budget and UAE federal spending accelerates wealth migration Orchid Living launches Dh55 million Orchid Residences 1 in Dubai South Dubai’s Orchid Living launches Orchid Residence 1, a Dh55m low-rise of 44 units in Dubai South, 40% complete with nearly half reserved. Flexible payment plans, strong connectivity and family-focused amenities position the Q2 2026 project as an attractive play for end-users and investors. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Why record $29bn Dubai 2026 budget could trigger global wealth migration Dubai record $29.3bn 2026 budget and UAE federal spending surge are accelerating wealth migration as UK tax pressures intensify. Read the full article on Arabian Business Palm Jumeirah plot sells for Dh1.86 billion in one of Dubai’s biggest land deals of 2025 A 1.015 million sq ft plot on Palm Jumeirah sold for Dh1.86 billion (Dh1,823/sq ft), ranking among Dubai’s biggest land deals this year and underscoring strong global investor demand and the island’s enduring ultra-prime luxury appeal. Read the full article on Gulf News ALAIN and Rove Hotels unveil Rove Home Meydan Horizon 190-apartment residential development set in the heart of Meydan, minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. Read the full article on Arabian Business Dubai Peninsula: A new ultra-luxury destination in Jumeirah Dubai Peninsula is a new ultra-luxury waterfront enclave by Bright Start and H&H on Jumeirah’s coast, uniting Aman and Rosewood hotels and residences, a superyacht marina, beach clubs and parkland into a design-led, culture-rich flagship resort community for Dubai. Read the full article on Zawya From The Lana to Marasi Bay Island, OMNIYAT’s vision for Marasi Bay takes shape OMNIYAT’s Marasi Bay is evolving into an ultra-luxury waterfront district anchored by The Lana, ENARA and VELA Viento, with marina, urban beach club, floating Sunset Park and design-led residences. Soaring prices and LEED Platinum offices position the canal-front hub as a flagship address for UHNW residents and global businesses. Read the full article on Economy Middle East AMIS launches premium luxury residential project at Dubai Islands AMIS Development’s The Tides on Dubai Islands is a fully furnished, sea-facing residential project with 1–3 bed apartments and 4-bed townhouses from AED 2.1m, rich rooftop and wellness amenities, smart-home finishes and a 50/50 plan (5% on booking), completing April 2028. Read the full article on Trade Arabia UAE bulks up on industrial space to ease rising rents Abu Dhabi and Dubai are gearing up to release a significant pipeline of industrial space as both emirates move to cool a supply crunch that has pushed rents sharply higher. Read the full article on Arabian Gulf Business Insight Abu Dhabi city plans to deliver 8,000 new residential units by year end Abu Dhabi plans about 55,000 new homes by 2028, but handovers may lag to avoid oversupply. Q3 saw over 6,400 mainly off-plan sales worth Dhs20.5bn, with apartment and villa prices up ~15% and 12% and rents rising, led by Yas, Reem and Saadiyat Islands. Read the full article on Gulf Business A look inside the UAE’s new ‘Longevity Residences’ ‘Longevity’ residences are emerging in the UAE as a new property niche, embedding biohacking and preventive-health tech, cryotherapy, hyperbaric chambers, red-light therapy, into homes. Projects like Émerge, Vincitore Wellness Estate and SHA Residences target wealthy, health-focused buyers, but long-term success hinges on scientific rigor, licensed operations and high-quality maintenance. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Source of Fate records 80% overseas buyer interest for flagship project Miraggio UAE developer Source of Fate’s Miraggio on Al Marjan Island is attracting 80% overseas buyers, led by UK investors, drawn to sea-view waterfront homes, flexible post-handover payment plans and Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism and entertainment growth, positioning the project as a long-term value play in UAE luxury real estate. Read the full article on Zawya Ras Al Khaimah transforms into UAE’s premier destination for wellness, luxury living, and global investment Ras Al Khaimah is rapidly evolving from quiet weekend escape to a master-planned, nature-led investment hub, with real estate transactions doubling, major global developers and Wynn resort driving tourism, branded waterfront communities, strong infrastructure, family-friendly living and sustainability-focused planning creating early-stage value for long-term investors. Read the full article on Gulf News Abu Dhabi rents surge 14% as demand from expats outpaces housing supply Abu Dhabi rents are surging as expat demand and limited new supply cut vacancies. Apartment rents rose ~14% year-on-year in Q3 2025 and villas 5%, while sales hit Dh20.5bn across 6,400 mostly off-plan deals, with prices and rents expected to keep climbing. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Gulf House Real Estate appoints Ashiyana Contracting as main contractor for Olaia Residences on Palm Jumeirah Gulf House Real Estate has appointed Ashiyana Contracting as main contractor for Olaia Residences on Palm Jumeirah, a luxury beachfront project of 1–5 bed units with resort-style amenities, smart-home specs and Dec 2027 handover, already 20% sold on launch amid tight prime supply. Read the full article on Zawya Major Developments launches Tower Two at Colibri Views as RAK Central’s growth accelerates Major Developments has launched Colibri Views Tower Two in RAK Central after Tower One sold out, underscoring strong investor confidence. Wellness-led and backed by Patrice Evra, the project sits near Wynn Al Marjan and Al Hamra Golf, offering award-winning amenities and a timely entry point into RAK’s next growth phase. Read the full article on Gulf News Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 27th of November 2025 On 27 November 2025, the total transacted value reached AED 2,517,883,077. Off-plan dominated with AED 1,380,722,987 (54.8%), while Ready accounted for AED 1,137,160,090 (45.2%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 1,289.7 744.0 Villas 66.6 214.6 Hotel Apts & Rooms 0.0 31.6 Commercial 24.4 147.0 Total 1,380.7 1,137.2 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 1,380,722,987 (54.8% of daily volume) Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly concentrated in flats, with villas and commercial assets contributing only marginally and no hotel apartment deals recorded. This points to a day dominated by apartment launches and ongoing payment-plan driven demand in …