Developers rush to buy plots next to Oman-UAE railway

Gulf Business Real Estate Summit to explore tokenisation, regulation, and market resilience

The Gulf Business Real Estate Summit on 25 November 2025 in Dubai will gather industry leaders for four panels on market outlook, off-plan value, tokenisation, sustainability, regulation, and tech’s impact on brokers, offering strategic insight into the UAE’s next real estate cycle. Ali Shahin, Founder of The Real Estate Reports is among the confirmed speakers.

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Dubai real estate: Expo City launches ‘mountain landscape’ residential community

Expo City Dubai has launched Expo Valley Views, the latest addition to its growing portfolio of residential communities, bringing new sustainable living options to one of the city’s most innovative urban districts.

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi make world’s top 5 destinations for wealthy: What to know

Dubai and Abu Dhabi rank first and fifth globally for high-net-worth individuals in Savills’ 2025 report, highlighting the UAE’s appeal with tax advantages, residency incentives, strong infrastructure and lifestyle, as millionaires increasingly leave traditional hubs like London to relocate and treat the cities as long-term homes.

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Abu Dhabi real estate market records strongest growth yet in Q3 with over 33,000 new residential units projected by 2030

Abu Dhabi’s real estate market hit record strength in Q3 2025, with residential values and rents surging, off-plan sales at 79% of transactions, and yields above 8%. Tight housing supply, booming offices, retail, hotels and logistics, plus 3.8% economic growth, reinforce its investment appeal.

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Dubai’s Samana Developers to launch IPO next year, offload around 20% stake

Dubai’s Samana Developers plans a $300m sukuk in Q1 2026 to expand its land bank, at the end-2026 IPO on DFM selling about 20% of shares, targeting a Dh20bn valuation amid a strong UAE property and IPO market.

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Al Ghurair Development unveils premium residential portfolio with The Weave in JVC

Al Ghurair Development has launched The Weave, a premium freehold project in JVC with architect Joe Adsett. First in a new pipeline and partly sold out, it blends heritage-inspired design, extensive amenities and strong connectivity, with completion targeted for 2028.

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REVEALED: UK millionaire exodus to Dubai accelerates – report

The UK has been seeing a steep annual decline in its millionaire population, the highest among any country globally as high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) continue to relocate to Golden Visa destinations like Dubai in search for a better quality of life and favourable tax conditions.

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UAE: Prescott launches $177mln lagoon-front project

Prescott has launched The Caden, a AED650 million lagoon-front residential project in Meydan Horizon near Downtown Dubai, offering spacious, smart, design-led homes with no studios and resident-driven amenities, unveiled at its upgraded Dubai Hills experience centre to showcase higher standards in Dubai’s competitive real estate market.

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Inside Arjan: Why residents say it’s one of Dubai’s most liveable areas

Arjan is a fast-growing, family-friendly Dubai community with mid-rise apartments, strong school access, parks, and landmarks like Miracle Garden, plus easy highway links and decent rents. Residents love the community vibe and amenities but note rising prices, tight parking, and limited public transport.

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Developers rush to buy plots next to Oman-UAE railway

Property developers are rapidly acquiring land along the route of the Oman-UAE railway as work on the cross-border network advances. Construction of the $2.5 billion Hafeet line started in May this year and land prices along the route have since risen sharply, according to estate agents.

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UAE’s Aldar acquires assets from AD Ports for $155ml

Aldar has acquired two Grade A industrial and logistics assets in KEZAD from an AD Ports subsidiary for AED 570m ($155m). The properties, leased to Noon and Emtelle, expand Aldar’s recurring income portfolio in e-commerce and telecom-related logistics.

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UAE: Apparel Group launches first residential project in Dubai

Kora Properties has launched IL VENTO, a 40-storey waterfront residential tower in Dubai Maritime City with 330 sea-view apartments and penthouses, 40+ amenities, private yacht berths, and flexible 40/60 payment with mortgage options, targeting 6–10% price appreciation by 2028.

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Your UAE credit score will soon improve faster

The Etihad Credit Bureau will launch a new UAE credit scoring model by mid-2026, allowing defaulters to rebuild scores in as little as six months, using more frequent updates and alternative data like utilities and rent to boost inclusion and reward improved behaviour.

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UAE: Why mixed-use communities are more profitable than standalone buildings

Mixed-use and master-planned communities in the UAE are delivering higher rental yields, price premiums, and more stable long-term returns than standalone buildings. End users and mid-income buyers favor amenity-rich, well-connected areas, boosting occupancy, investor confidence, and resilience, aligning with Dubai’s 2040 vision for walkable, integrated “mini-city” developments.

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Marjan welcomes OMNIYAT to Marjan Beach Marking a new chapter in ultra-luxury waterfront living in Ras Al Khaimah

Marjan has partnered with ultra-luxury developer OMNIYAT to develop a 36,600 sqm, 250m beachfront plot on Marjan Beach opposite Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. OMNIYAT’s first RAK project, completing by 2030, supports RAK Vision 2030’s tourism and investment goals.

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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 12th of November 2025

On 12 November 2025, the total transacted value reached AED 2,051,967,601. Off plan dominated with AED 1,421,506,496 (69.3%), while Ready accounted for AED 630,461,104 (30.7%).

Category	Off-Plan (AED millions)	Ready (AED millions)
Flats	1,224.4	492.3
Villas	133.3	89.7
Hotel Apts & Rooms	1.8	9.6
Commercial	61.9	38.8
Total	1,421.5	630.5

Off-Plan Market Performance

Total Value: AED 1,421,506,496

• Flats: AED 1,224,391,607 (86.1% of Off-Plan)
• Villas: AED 133,344,073 (9.4% of Off-Plan)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 1,845,110 (0.1% of Off-Plan)
• Commercial: AED 61,925,705 (4.4% of Off-Plan)

Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly apartment-led, with flats capturing more than four-fifths of value, while villas and commercial assets added a smaller but meaningful layer of diversification.

Ready Market Performance

Total Value: AED 630,461,104

• Flats: AED 492,328,836 (78.1% of Ready)
• Villas: AED 89,693,704 (14.2% of Ready)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 9,589,316 (1.5% of Ready)
• Commercial: AED 38,849,248 (6.2% of Ready)

The ready market was also driven primarily by apartments, with villas maintaining a solid share that points to steady end-user demand for completed family homes.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights & Outlook

The near 70:30 tilt toward off-plan underlines strong confidence in Dubai’s development pipeline and payment-plan-driven projects, while over AED 630 million in ready deals shows investors and end users are still actively securing move-in-ready and income-generating assets. The dominance of flats in both segments reflects a city geared toward professionals and young families, with villas providing depth and stability. Overall, the day’s data points to a market that is growth-focused yet anchored in real, lived demand.

Data Source: Dubai Land Department