Business Bay, JLT lead 31% increase in Dubai commercial property sales

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Binghatti revenue and profit grow with property demand

Developer Binghatti Holding said revenue more than doubled in the first nine months of 2025, supported by rising property sales and strong market fundamentals.

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Apparel Group enters real estate with KORA Properties; first project in Dubai Maritime City

AppCorp Holding, parent of Apparel Group, is entering Dubai real estate by launching KORA Properties, a premium developer. KORA’s first project launches 12 November in Dubai Maritime City. The move diversifies AppCorp beyond retail into housing, commercial, hospitality and healthcare projects under chairman Nilesh Ved.

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Optiva expands into Dubai real estate market — Chairman

Optiva Capital Partners is expanding into Dubai real estate to offer African investors safe, asset-backed opportunities with rental income and capital growth. The firm targets mid-luxury, off-plan projects in prime areas and links property investment to residency, positioning itself as a global wealth and mobility platform for African families.

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Emaar is thinking of entering China’s real estate market, says Alabbar

Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar says he’s interested in entering China’s property market but will wait for its recovery. For now, Emaar is prioritising expansion in India, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, which he says are performing strongly. Emaar previously planned an $11bn project near Beijing’s Daxing Airport.

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Nakheel unveils 212-unit Palm Jebel Ali residential development

Nakheel has launched Palm Central Private Residences on Palm Jebel Ali, a 212 one- to five-bedroom apartments and penthouses with private pools across three mid-rise buildings. The project focuses on resort-style, community living with wellness areas, courtyards, retail and amenities, expanding Palm Jebel Ali beyond villas into a walkable, family-oriented neighbourhood.

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Maravelle debuts as Dubai’s first ‘ultra-premium’ wellness retreat

Majid Al Futtaim launched Maravelle at Ghaf Woods, a 96-home ultra-premium “wellness-first” residential enclave in Dubai’s first forest community. Homes prioritise privacy, air quality, natural materials, circadian lighting and access to nature. Residents get an exclusive forest wellness club. Ghaf Woods will total 5,000+ homes and 35,000 trees by 2032.

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Dubai real estate: Off-plan prices rise 5 percent in 2025 as ready property prices stabilize

Dubai’s property market remains strong, led by off-plan sales (+39% YoY) and population growth. Prices are stabilising in mid-market apartments but remain tight in villas and luxury. Supply is rising through 2027, which may slow price gains but not cause a major correction, especially in top-end and family segments.

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Main Realty breaks ground on its Dubai coastal living project

Miami-based Main Realty has broken ground on Flow Residences by Main in Dubai Islands: a 50-unit ultra-boutique, Miami-inspired waterfront project starting at AED 2.2m, completing Q4 2027. The cruise-ship-shaped building offers 1-3BR apartments and townhouses with private pools and resort-style amenities, targeting lifestyle-led, high-end buyers.

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Business Bay, JLT lead 31% increase in Dubai commercial property sales

Business Bay, with 328 office transactions, and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), with 277 deals, were the top two key districts in Dubai, as the commercial property sector continued its strong momentum in the third quarter of 2025.

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S&P expects ‘strong’ profit for rated developers in Dubai over next 2 years

S&P says Dubai’s major developers should stay highly profitable through 2025 thanks to strong prices and demand. It expects sales and price growth to slow over the next 12–24 months as the market balances. Key risks are new supply, geopolitics, and global slowdown. Dubai Holding–Nakheel–Meydan now controls major land.

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UAE population rise offers Aldar build-to-rent option

Aldar, the Abu Dhabi-based developer, is setting its sights on the emirate’s rental market, committing around half a billion dollars to the sector.

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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 29th of October 2025

On 29-Oct-2025, the total transacted value reached AED 2,016,821,265. Off-plan dominated with AED 1,399,265,474 (69.4%), while Ready accounted for AED 617,555,790 (30.6%).

Category	Off-Plan (AED millions)	Ready (AED millions)
Flats	1,093.1	399.7
Villas	291.7	139.3
Hotel Apt. & Rooms	2.1	12.0
Commercial	12.4	66.5
Total	1,399.3	617.6

Off-Plan Market Performance

Total Value: AED 1,399,265,474

• Flats: AED 1,093,093,478 (78.1%)
• Villas: AED 291,737,033 (20.8%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 2,073,300 (0.1%)
• Commercial: AED 12,361,663 (0.9%)

Off-plan activity was led by flats, which accounted for more than three quarters of off-plan value. Villas provided meaningful depth, while hospitality and commercial were marginal.

Ready Market Performance

Total Value: AED 617,555,790

• Flats: AED 399,707,368 (64.7%)
• Villas: AED 139,333,719 (22.6%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 11,989,525 (1.9%)
• Commercial: AED 66,525,178 (10.8%)

In the ready market, end-user and investor demand stayed concentrated in completed flats, with villas as a strong second pillar. Ready commercial assets were relatively more active than in off plan.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights & Outlook

Nearly 70% of value came from off plan, signalling ongoing confidence in future delivery and flexible payment plans. Ready stock still cleared over AED 600 million, driven by immediate-occupancy apartments and income-producing assets. The mix suggests investors are still leaning into growth, not retreating to defensiveness.

Data Source: Dubai Land Department