4% Real Estate depreciation rule for fair value. Dubai Holding Asset Management is unifying 40+ malls and lifestyle sites under “Dubai Retail”

Top 10 Dubai neighborhoods where property prices are heating up now

Dubai property stayed active in Aug 2025. Demand is strongest for apartments, especially studios/1-beds. Off-plan surges in Business Bay, Dubai Investment Park, and Dubai South. Resales boom in Wadi Al Safa 4 and Al Barsha South Fourth. Luxury focus: Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina.

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Dubai’s real estate market records AED 50.7bln in sales in August

Dubai Aug 2025, 18,564 sales worth AED 50.7bn (+15% volume, +7% value YoY). Off-plan led (+25% volume, +11% value); primary 12,106 deals (91% off-plan). Standouts, Business Bay, Dubai Investment Park; secondary surges in Wadi Al Safa 4, Al Barsha South Fourth. Apartments, especially studios/1-beds, dominate demand.

Over 40 malls, retail destinations united under ‘Dubai Retail’ brand

Dubai Holding Asset Management is unifying 40+ malls and lifestyle sites under “Dubai Retail” after integrating Nakheel and Meydan, creating a retail giant with 6,500 retailers across 13m sq ft. Nakheel Mall becomes Palm Jumeirah Mall; new openings include Nad Al Sheba Mall and upcoming Al Khail Avenue.

ANAX Developments unveils V-Suites, starting from AED1.6mln

ANAX launches V-Suites in Business Bay, executive residences from AED 1.6M, handover Q4 2026. Designed by Venetian Enrico with Italian finishes, smart homes, Burj views. 19 floors plus “V Club” co-working, wellness and leisure. Prime access; 30/20/50 payment plan targeting investors and professionals.

Belle Vie launches in Dubai Silicon Oasis with exceptional market response

Zimaya launched Belle Vie in Dubai Silicon Oasis, its third project in a year, with 50%+ reserved on day one. The low-rise offers studios to four-beds with spacious, end-user layouts and amenities, near the upcoming Blue Line station. Zimaya plans further projects in Dubai Islands and Arjan.

Real estate and finance sectors to welcome UAE’s 4% depreciation rule for fair value assets

UAE MoF’s Ministerial Decision 173/2025 (effective Jan 1, 2025) allows 4% tax depreciation on investment properties held at fair value, on original cost, pro-rata, if firms irrevocably elect the realisation basis on time. Miss the election, lose the deduction. Applies to group/restructuring transfers and may create deferred tax.

Amirah Developments showcases sustainable residential landmark in Dubai Islands

Amirah Developments’ Dubai Islands residence delivers 31% energy and 24.37% water savings, targeting LEED v3 NC and EHS-Trakhees compliance. With efficient HVAC, smart lighting, low-flow fixtures and reflective roofs, it aligns with UAE Net Zero 2050, prioritizing wellness (fresh-air, low-VOC, non-smoking) and green mobility.

DAMAC’s Riverside Views Capri One sells out at launch – here’s how it was done

DAMAC launched Capri One at Riverside Views in August; it sold out at the 27 Aug launch. A multi-channel push (OOH, digital, PR, events, CRM) targeted first-time buyers/young couples, stressing affordable luxury, wellness amenities, and proximity to Expo/Al Maktoum. Payment plans start from AED 2,499/month.

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

On the 4th of September, the total transacted value reached AED 2 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.2 billion (58.1%), while Ready accounted for AED 838 million (41.9%).

Category	Off-Plan (AED millions)	Ready (AED millions)
Flats	965.2	511.9
Villas	174.9	236.8
Hotel Apt. & Rooms	1.0	41.6
Commercial	23.1	47.6
Total	1,164.2	837.9

Off-Plan Market Performance

Total Value: AED 1,164,161,219

• Flats: AED 965,174,018 (82.9% of off-plan)
• Villas: AED 174,879,550 (15.0% of off-plan)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 1,026,850 (0.1% of off-plan)
• Commercial: AED 23,080,801 (2.0% of off-plan)

Off-plan activity was led decisively by flats, with villas a meaningful secondary driver; commercial and hospitality segments were marginal.

Ready Market Performance

Total Value: AED 837,886,072

• Flats: AED 511,857,869 (61.1% of ready)
• Villas: AED 236,844,483 (28.3% of ready)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 41,564,477 (5.0% of ready)
• Commercial: AED 47,619,243 (5.7% of ready)

Ready sales were anchored by apartments, while villas delivered strong support; hospitality and commercial made-up modest shares.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights & Outlook

Momentum remains broad-based with apartments setting the pace across both segments. Villas continue to provide depth—especially in the ready market—while commercial and hospitality play smaller roles. With off-plan leading over 58% of value, near-term sentiment favors new launches, while end-user demand sustains stability in the ready segment.