Dubai-listed companies’ Q1 net profits rose 6.3% to $6 billion, driven by transport, real estate, telecoms, and insurance. Meraas unveiled Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers.

Real estate, transport sectors drive Dubai corporates’ Q1 profit surge

Dubai-listed companies’ Q1 net profits rose 6.3% to $6 billion, driven by transport, real estate, telecoms, and insurance. Banks still accounted for 84.3% of Dubai’s earnings despite a 2.4% dip. GCC-listed firms saw a 2% profit uptick. Key performers included Emaar, Salik, FAB, and Etisalat.

Dubai South launches ‘South Square’

Dubai South Properties unveiled South Square, a 550-apartment luxury development near Al Maktoum Airport; its S4 Tower sold out in three hours. Completion by Q4 2028 follows AED 19 billion in 2024 residential sales momentum.

Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market hits new heights with $77m Bulgari Lighthouse penthouse sales

Dubai’s luxury real estate market continues to defy global trends, with Driven and Forbes Global Properties completing the sale of the final two penthouses at the Bulgari Lighthouse for a combined total exceeding AED282m ($77m).

Tokenised property in Dubai: Who can invest, fees, ROI; 20 questions answered

Dubai’s pilot Real Estate Tokenisation Project via Prypco Mint lets UAE residents invest from Dh2,000 in fractional property ownership. Licensed by VARA and DLD, it offers low fees, flexible exits, rental income, expected 8–12% annual returns, and projects Dh60 billion sector value by 2033.

Meraas unveils Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers designed to elevate and inspire living well every day

Meraas, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, unveiled Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers: two SCDA-designed cantilevered towers with 754 branded one- to four-bedroom homes, infinity-edge sky terraces, extensive wellness and lifestyle amenities, and Jumeirah hospitality—offering refined luxury living in central Dubai with seamless connectivity.

Dubai Metro Blue Line to have world’s highest metro station

Following HH Sheikh Mohammed’s foundation-stone ceremony, Dubai’s Blue Line will feature the world’s highest metro station—Emaar Properties Station at 74 m—designed by SOM. It adds to a 131 km, 78-station network and 168 trains. The Metro has served 2.527 billion riders to end-2024 (275 million in 2024).

Dubai’s Madar Development launches $54mln residential project in Majan

Madar Developments launched Tulip Oasis X Residences in Majan, a 127-unit (79 one-bed, 48 two-bed) project with a GDV of AED 200 million. Due Q2 2026, it’s the 10th Tulip Oasis scheme—following nine developments worth AED 1 billion—and expands the firm’s AED 2 billion+ portfolio.

Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.4bn of transactions last week, including $10m Downtown apartment

The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED16.19bn ($4.4bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department.

Dubai property market to see slower handover in 2025–26; sharp rise expected in 2027

Morgan’s International Realty forecasts delivery of just 62% of 2025’s 37,171 and 48% of 2026’s 71,613 homes, extending a 56% completion trend (2022–24). Handovers will concentrate in JVC, Studio City, JLT and Sobha Hartland, before spiking to 70,537 units in 2027.

TownX signs exclusive deal with Knight Frank to lease over 20,000 sqft of retail space at Luma Park Views, Dubai

TownX, with an AED 4 billion portfolio, appointed Knight Frank to exclusively lease 20,000 sq ft of retail at Luma Park Views in JVC, offering EV charging and parking. It also includes 30,000 sq ft at 11 Hills Park (Q1 2027). TownX has delivered 967 units, developing 2,125 more.

Land prices surge as Dubai’s developers scramble for plots

A wave of land acquisitions by Dubai developers has driven up prices by more than a third so far this year.

DMCC and Signature Developers break ground on W Residences Dubai – JLT

DMCC and Signature Developers, with Marriott International, broke ground on W Residences Dubai – JLT, a 38-storey building offering 185 branded 1–4-bedroom homes and amenities like pools, gyms, and coworking spaces. Phases I & II are sold out, and Phase III is now in preparation.

Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 9th of June 2025

On 9 June 2025, Dubai’s real estate transactions totalled AED 1.96 billion. Off-plan sales dominated with AED 1.51 billion (76.8%), while ready properties contributed AED 454.7 million (23.2%).

Off-Plan Market Performance

• Flats: AED 1.36 billion (90.0% of off-plan)
• Villas: AED 128.6 million (8.5%)
• Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 2.2 million (0.1%)
• Commercial: AED 19.7 million (1.3%)

Off-plan flats overwhelmingly led activity, reflecting sustained demand for new apartment launches. Villas accounted for a modest single-digit share, while commercial and hospitality units remained niche segments.

Ready Market Performance

• Flats: AED 278.2 million (61.2% of ready)
• Villas: AED 90.9 million (20.0%)
• Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 18.1 million (4.0%)
• Commercial: AED 67.6 million (14.9%)

Ready-market flats maintained a clear majority, though commercial properties captured nearly 15%, underscoring investor appetite for income-producing assets in completed developments.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights & Outlook

The pronounced off-plan share—driven by flat launches—highlights developer confidence and buyer willingness to commit early. The ready segment’s stronger commercial weighting suggests growing focus on yield-generating assets. Looking ahead, balanced growth across both segments, with targeted launch of high-quality flats and well-located commercial offerings, will be key to sustaining transaction momentum.