Dubai Real Estate Market Review 23-Apr-2026

Dubai Real Estate Weekly Market Analysis 18th-Aug-2025

The total real estate transactions in Dubai for Week 33 was AED 9.16 billion and 4,961 transactions. Off-plan contributed 65.3% or 6.0 billion, while Ready properties contributed 34.7% or 3.18 billion. On the 33rd week of 2025, Dubai recorded AED 9.159 bn in total transactions, the total value-added AED 36.4 m (+0.4%) above last week’s AED 9.122 bn. Deal activity also rose to 4,961 transactions (+3.6%) from 4,790 a week earlier. Off-plan continued to lead by value at 65.3%, with ready accounting for 34.7%. Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 5,567.2 2,078.8 Villas 216.3 613.3 Hotel Apartments & Rooms 42.8 88.5 Commercials 152.6 399.2 Total 5,978.9 3,179.8 Off-Plan Market Performance Subcategory Value (AED million) % of Off-Plan Flats 5,567.2 93.1% Villas 216.3 3.6% Hotel Apartments & Rooms 42.8 0.7% Commercials 152.6 2.6% Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly flat-led, with apartments contributing more than nine-tenths of off-plan value. Villas and commercials were modest but steady add-ons. Top Performing Off-Plan Areas (by Value Traded) Area Value (AED million) Business Bay 1,072.4 Jumeirah Village Circle 402.7 Wadi Al Safa 4 318.8 DIP Second 280.4 Dubai Marina 220.8 Top 10 off-plan areas captured 53.7% of weekly off-plan value. Ready Market Performance Subcategory Value (AED m) % of Ready Flats 2,078.8 65.4% Villas 613.3 19.3% Hotel Apartments & Rooms 88.5 2.8% Commercials 399.2 12.6% Ready transactions were driven by apartments, while villas and commercial assets provided a solid quarter-plus of the segment’s value. Top Performing Ready Areas (by Value Traded) Area Value (AED m) Burj Khalifa 444.7 Business Bay 269.4 Jumeirah Village Circle 203.9 Jumeirah Lakes Towers 146.2 Dubai Marina 141.9 Top 10 ready areas accounted for 54.2% of weekly ready value. On the micro level, below is the sales distribution based on the number of bedrooms Weekly Comparison Metric Week 32 Week 33 Change Total Volume AED 9.122 bn AED 9.159 bn +AED 0.036 bn (+0.4%) Transactions 4,790 4,961 +171 (+3.6%) Market Insights & Outlook

Dubai Real Estate Weekly Market Analysis 20-Apr-2026

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 15-Aug-2025

Dubai’s economy grew 4% in first quarter. Dubai commercial property sales jump 271% in July 2025. Al Reem Island property prices surge 38% in Q2 2025, cementing lead as Abu Dhabi’s top investment hotspot Some Abu Dhabi rents up 21 per cent as demand grows for luxury waterfront living in ADGM’s residential hub. UAE real estate: Villa values in Dubai hit 296.9 points in July 2025, up 27.9 percent YoY ValuStrat’s July 2025 report shows Dubai housing surging, villas at 296.9 (+1.8% MoM, +27.9% YoY), overall VPI 224.1 (+1.5% MoM, +23% YoY). Off-plan dominated 78% of sales; 26 deals topped AED30m. Hotspots include Palm/Jumeirah Islands; top sellers Emaar, Damac, Sobha. Dubai’s economy grew 4% in first quarter on diversification boost Dubai’s Q1 2025 GDP rose 4% to Dh119.7bn, led by health (+26%) and strong wholesale/retail (Dh27.5bn). Real estate grew 7.8% to Dh9bn amid H1 deals up 26% to Dh431bn. Finance (+5.9%), manufacturing (+3.3%) and tourism (+6% visitors) also supported growth, aligning with D33 ambitions. Sharjah real estate transactions pass $2bn in July 2025 Sharjah’s real estate market recorded its highest monthly transaction value of 2025 in July, with total deals reaching AED7.5bn ($2.04bn) across 11,377 transactions, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. Has Dubai’s real estate market peaked? The first six months of the year were certainly strong. The Dubai Land Department, repository of all data, reported that the value of transactions – residential and commercial, sales and resales – rose by a quarter to a weighty AED431 billion ($117 billion) in the first half. That, folks, is about the GDP of the entire emirate. Real estate developers report a profit boost in Ras Al Khaimah RAK Properties’ Q2 net profit nearly doubled to Dh92.6m as H1 sales hit Dh1.5bn, buoyed by foreign investor demand linked to Wynn Al Marjan. The developer targets Dh3bn 2025 sales and 25% growth, launching multiple projects and expanding to Dubai South and Abu Dhabi ahead of Wynn’s 2027 opening. Dubai commercial property sales jump 271% in July 2025 as investors target premium spaces Average Dubai commercial property sale price triples year-on-year to $3.92m, with India, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and the UK leading investment. Dubai office sales values up 84% as transactions surge to a record AED5.4bln, says new Cavendish Maxwell report Dubai office sales values rose 84% YoY to AED5.4bn across 1,900 deals (H1 2025). Prices +22% to AED1,748/sq ft; rents +26% to AED166. Ready offices were 85% of sales as off-plan surged. Business Bay led. Supply to expand into 2026 amid strong FDI-driven demand. ‘Near-total occupancy’: Dubai and Riyadh office demand soars Employers are seeking pricier and larger office footprints in Dubai as they combine multiple locations into single, high-end regional hubs in a tight market for top-quality space, a new real-estate report has found. DMDC enters Abu Dhabi with Four Seasons Residences project Dubai-based DMDC is expanding into Abu Dhabi, launching with a luxury renovation at Four Seasons Residences. The move follows its new investment arm, DMDC Estates. Citing strong demand, the firm plans a pipeline of projects; headcount quadrupled since launch, says CEO Raji Daou. Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 14th of August 2025 Dubai recorded AED 1.767bn in property transactions. Off-plan contributed AED 1.015bn (57.4%), while ready properties added AED 0.752bn (42.6%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 956.6 520.3 Villas 34.2 101.4 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 8.5 6.8 Commercial 15.3 123.8 Total 1,014.6 752.2 Off-Plan Market Performance Off-plan activity was followed the same daily theme with flats in the lead, with limited villa and commercial contributions. Ready Market Performance Ready transactions were broad-based, with flats dominant and a notable 16.5% share from commercial assets. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook Flats drove activity across both segments, underscoring end-user and investor demand for apartment stock. Villas were modest on the day, while the solid commercial share in the ready market hints at steady business-space appetite. Overall, momentum remains balanced but tilted toward off plan launches.

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 22-Apr-2026

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 14-Aug-2025

UAE PropTech market poised to triple to $1.55 billion with 17.49 percent CAGR by 2030. Dubai rental market cooling but not crashing. EBG Realty partners with Alba Homes EBG Realty partnered with Dubai’s Alba Homes to channel rising Indian investment into Dubai, where Indians account for 22% of foreign buys (AED 35B in 2024). The tie-up offers advisory-led access, exclusive listings, and full-service support, with showcases across India to ease cross-border purchases. UAE PropTech market poised to triple to $1.55 billion with 17.49 percent CAGR by 2030 UAE’s PropTech market, AED 2.24B in 2024, is forecast to reach AED 5.69B by 2030 (17.5% CAGR), driven by AI, blockchain, IoT, VR/AR. July 2025’s Dubai PropTech Hub targets AED 4.5B locally, 200 startups, AED 1B investment. Sector leads MENA, emphasizing sustainability and smart, efficient development. Nisus Finance and BNW Developments partner on Dh150 million ready-to-occupy residential project in JVC NiFCO Dubai partnered with BNW Developments, launching a DIFC-registered fund that acquired “Esplora” in JVC (143 units). A new JV will market ready homes for mid-income buyers, aiming for faster, transparent delivery, stronger secondary sales, and a $1bn pipeline, with $200m in assets under evaluation. Dubai rental market cooling but not crashing, experts say Despite talk of cooling rents in Dubai, fresh data shows more of a moderation in prices rather than impending collapse. Dubai and Abu Dhabi office markets boom as record sales and new developments reshape skylines in 2025 High-value deals, surging rents and a major development pipeline point to strong investor confidence across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Taraf and Karl Lagerfeld break ground on Karl Lagerfeld Villas in Meydan, Dubai Taraf (Yas Holding) broke ground on KARL LAGERFELD VILLAS in Meydan: 51 five-to-seven-bedroom waterfront homes marking the brand’s Middle East residential debut. Parisian-inspired luxury, lagoon access, and a private clubhouse align with Dubai’s 2030 vision, expanding the brand’s global portfolio. PRYPCO and Ovaluate launch world’s first AI-powered instant valuation engine for fractional real estate investments PRYPCO partnered with Ovaluate to launch a DFSA-regulated instant valuation engine for fractional and full-ownership properties, delivering AI-driven, transparent valuations in 10 seconds on PRYPCO Blocks. The integration aims to boost investor trust and access, offering institutional-grade AVM tools to global users investing from AED 2,000, reinforcing Dubai’s PropTech leadership. Etihad Rail, Dubai Metro Blue Line will soon make these properties hot selling Etihad Rail and Dubai Metro Blue Line are set to boost values near stations. Analysts foresee 10–25% price gains (up to 30%) and 25–30% rental growth, especially in Dubai South, Al Jaddaf, Creek Harbour, Jebel Ali. Blue Line due 2029; early demand already lifting rents. Demand for elite maintenance in luxury branded residences continues to grow unabated in Dubai, says Hitches & Glitches Farnek’s Hitches & Glitches reports surging demand for maintenance in Dubai’s luxury branded residences amid 13k units sold in 2024 (+43%). With buyers paying up to 69% premium, H&G leverages a smart app and specialist training. It manages 1,500 AMCs (AED 26m) via 240 technicians and growing concierge services. Mubadala Capital reportedly partnering Cain for luxury real estate investment Sources tell Bloomberg that the two companies have each committed new capital to the partnership Dubai developers bring construction in-house as demand surges Amid Dubai’s boom, major UAE developers are internalising construction to cut costs, speed delivery and capture margins. Emaar formed Rukn Mirage; Samana, Ellington, Azizi and Arada followed. Launches rose 83% in 2024 while completions fell 23%, bids dwindled, heightening execution control, and risk, amid population-led demand. Knight Frank: AED 10mln+ sales rocket as soaring demand for offices drives growth across Dubai and Abu Dhabi Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices are booming amid record occupancy. Dubai logged 83 sales over AED 10m in H1 2025 (+207%); Downtown AED 5,000 psf, Business Bay AED 2,000 psf; DIFC rents around AED 400 psf. Significant new supply is planned. Abu Dhabi requirements topped 5m sqft (+110%), lifting rents. Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 13th of August 2025 On 13 August 2025, Dubai’s property market recorded total transactions worth AED 2.06 billion. Off-plan deals contributed AED 1.41 billion (68.8%), while ready properties added AED 641.9 million (31.2%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 1,302.6 322.8 Villas 49.7 105.8 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 9.0 13.9 Commercial 52.9 199.4 Total 1,414.1 641.9 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 1,414.1 m Share of Total Transactions: 68.8% The day keeps the same theme, a highly concentrated off-plan day dominated by apartment sales. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 641.9 m Share of Total Transactions: 31.2% Ready activity was balanced, with apartments leading and commercial assets capturing nearly a third of value (over AED 100 M was gifted). On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 24-Apr-2026

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 13-Aug-2025

33,000 new residential units expected in Abu Dhabi. Branded residences cost 40% more than non-branded properties. Dubai’s Drake & Scull’s profit drops from Dh3.8b to Dh6.5m – company is OK with this Drake & Scull made Dh6.5m net profit in H1-2025 versus a one-off Dh3.8bn in H1-2024 from restructuring. Turnaround continues: Dh1.39bn in new projects (some overseas), first Dubai real estate launches due end-2026, and ongoing legal efforts to recover receivables and court-awarded funds. Why it’s easier now for Dubai tenants to become homeowners Dubai’s housing market is opening to residents, driven by July’s first-time buyer programme and expanded property-linked visas. Off-plan sales hit Dh60.2bn in Q2 (+43% QoQ). Low taxes, population growth, and rising rents make mortgages attractive, with DAMAC Properties unveils Capri One apartments in Riverside master development DAMAC launched Capri One, a new phase at Riverside Views in Dubai Investments Park. One-beds start at AED 993k, two-beds at AED 1.9m, with 0.25% payment plans. Handover May 2028. Rich amenities, earlier releases sold out, and it’s DAMAC’s sixth Dubai master development. From shopping bag to property deed: Dubai loyalty points can now buy real estate from as little as $544 Shoppers in Dubai can now turn their spending into real estate investments with newly launched loyalty programme benefits. Abu Dhabi real estate: 33,000 new residential units expected as apartment prices rise 1.7 percent in Q2 2025 Abu Dhabi’s Q2-2025 VPI rose 2.2% QoQ, 8.1% YoY to 128.3, led by apartments; villas hit 138.2. Rents +9.5% YoY. Tight supply (33k homes in five years). Office rents +28% YoY, hospitality occupancy 83.7%, industrial prices +15.9%. Macro outlook strong. Work is in full swing at 82-storey Al Habtoor Tower Al Habtoor’s 82-storey Dubai tower is 65% structurally complete, says contractor China Railway 18G Middle East. Basement, podium, parking finished; entrance and lobby elevators 50% done. Construction has reached level 68; Amenity Floor 1 pool 30% complete. The project is part of CRCC’s flagship builds. Dubai Smart Rental Index bears fruit as landlords recalibrate pricing strategies Tenants have successfully used the index to challenge unjustified rent hikes, leading to fairer rental agreements and reduced conflicts between landlords and tenants. Tomorrow World Properties launches Tomorrow Commercial Tower in Dubai’s International City Tomorrow World Properties will launch Tomorrow Commercial Tower in August in International City, Dubai. The smart, sustainability-focused office tower, managed in-house and set to host Tomorrow World Group’s global HQ, targets rising demand in the eastern corridor, offering energy-efficient systems, high operational standards and long-term value for SMEs and multinationals. Dubai: Branded residences cost 40% more than non-branded properties Dubai’s branded residences surge amid millionaire inflows: average Dh3,779 psf (+40% vs non-branded). Inventory: 54 projects (18,100 units) completed; 90 underway adding 30,384. H1-2025 launched 12 more (5,510). Hotel-managed share 38%. Record Dh18,294 psf; top sale Dh164m. Aldar launches Fahid Beach Terraces in Abu Dhabi’s coastal wellness hub Residences feature large living spaces, natural light, and uninterrupted sea views, with an emphasis on privacy, openness, and natural ventilation. Dubai sees sudden rise in ‘approved’ co-sharing properties – at higher rents Dubai is formalising co-sharing rentals amid a crackdown on illegal subletting, with DLD-approved co-listing leases. Prices ~Dh800–2,500+ monthly vary by area; demand is rising. Apps like Roomy Finder and Rentify aid matching. Higher costs push some to Sharjah, while illicit sublets move to private channels. Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 12th of August 2025 On 12 August 2025, Dubai recorded AED 1.79 billion in property transactions. Off-plan contributed AED 1.19 billion (66.4%), while ready properties added AED 603.0 million (33.6%). Category Off-Plan (AED million) Ready (AED million) Flats 1,132.7 407.4 Villas 38.4 140.6 Hotel Apartments & Rooms 12.5 28.3 Commercial 7.2 26.7 Total 1,190.8 603.0 Off-Plan Market Performance Off-plan activity was apartment-led, with minimal contributions from other asset classes. Ready Market Performance Ready transactions were also led by flats, with villas capturing more than 20% share. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 28-Apr-2026

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 12-Aug-2025

Dubai property sales hit $14bn in July as off-plan demand and rents surge. Dubai Court orders buyer to pay Dh1.68 million. Dubai: Tenants negotiate lower rents with landlords as new units enter market Dubai rents fell 0.6% in H1 2025 vs H2 2024 but remain up 9.9% YoY as new supply boosts tenant leverage. H1 saw 17,300 completions; 61,800 under construction and 100k+ projected for 2026–27. Renewals were 66.8% of 244k contracts. Yields: 7.2% (apartments), 5% (villas). Dubai property sales hit $14bn in July as off-plan demand and rents surge, top developers revealed Dubai’s residential real estate market continued its upward trajectory in July 2025, with Betterhomes reporting strong growth in both sales and leasing, driven by robust off-plan demand and an influx of new tenants. Buy or rent in 2025? New Dubai real estate trends residents can use now Renting stays strong, transactions +3.4% MoM, new leases 40%; average annual rents AED 72k (apartments), 172k (townhouses), 255k (villas). Sales surge: 18,816 deals (+20.5%) worth AED 51.3b; prices +3.3% MoM to AED 1,893 psf, with off-plan 65%. Rent for flexibility; buy for long-term equity. Dubai’s Property Market Attracts Record Number of New Ventures Dubai logged 4,049 new real estate registrations in H1 2025, signaling investor confidence. DLD digitisation and reforms, long-term visas, and 100% foreign ownership attract capital. Diversifying projects and infrastructure plans expand supply, while a stable macro environment sustains demand across residential, commercial, and smart-city assets. Dubai’s TownX awards contract for $180mln housing project in Arjan TownX named Ocean Stone main contractor for AED 662m Ashley Hills in Arjan, 616 units, 400k sq ft saleable. Handover will be phased (timelines TBC). EOIs now open. Since 2017, TownX has delivered 1,774 units, has 2,125 underway; portfolio AED 4bn. Dubai Court orders buyer to pay Dh1.68 million for breach of property contract Dubai Real Estate Court ended a January 2025 AED21m deal after buyer defaulted, ordering AED1.68m (80% of a AED2.1m deposit) plus 5% annual interest. Ruling cited the withdrawal-penalty clause and Civil Transactions Law. The broker’s 20% share of the penalty wasn’t claimed. Vincitore Realty banks on Dubai property boom, plans GCC push Vincitore Realty awarded Luxridge a AED 2bn contract to build four sold-out projects in Arjan and Dubai Science Park, delivering from 2026 at ~1m sq ft/year. Funded via internal accruals/escrow, Vincitore holds 4m+ sq ft landbank and 3,367 units delivered; exploring wider UAE/GCC as off-plan demand stays strong. Barco Developers enters UAE property market to develop Community Centric Residences Barco Developers entered the UAE market, planning over 2m sq ft of low- to mid-rise housing across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. First launches start in Dubai South, with Arjan, DLRC and Jebel Ali Hills to follow. Targeting mid-income end users, Barco promises smart, sustainable, value-priced communities. Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 11th of August 2025 On 11 Aug 2025, Dubai’s property market recorded AED 2.424 billion in transactions. Off-plan deals contributed AED 1.625 billion (67.0%), while ready properties added AED 0.800 billion (33.0%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 1530.4 591.8 Villas 67.2 156.4 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 4.7 18.1 Commercial 22.6 33.2 Total 1625.0 799.5 Off-Plan Market Performance Ready Market Performance On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook Off-plan dominated activity, led overwhelmingly by flats, signalling continued end-user and investor appetite for new launches. In the ready segment, flats remained the workhorse, with villas providing a solid fifth of value. The narrow commercial shares in both categories suggest a residential-led session, consistent with 2025 demand patterns.

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 23-Apr-2026

Dubai Real Estate Weekly Market Analysis 11th-Aug-2025

The total real estate transactions in Dubai for Week 32 was AED 9.12 billion and 4,790 transactions. Off-plan contributed 65.9% or 6.01 billion, while Ready properties contributed 34.1% or 3.11 billion. On the 32nd week of 2025, Dubai’s property market totalled AED 9.12 bn across 4,790 transactions. Down 8.1% from (AED 9.92 bn) last week while transactions are up 5.4% (from 4,543). Off-plan contributed 65.9% of weekly value (AED 6.01 bn) and ready accounted for 34.1% (AED 3.11 bn). The rise in deal counts alongside lower aggregate value points to smaller average ticket sizes week-over-week. Category Off-Plan (AED million) Ready (AED million) Flat 5,363.5 1,933.0 Villa 465.7 607.2 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 41.8 319.2 Commercials 141.5 250.4 Total 6,012.5 3,109.8 Off-Plan Market Performance Sub-category Value (AED million) % of Off-Plan Flats 5,363.5 89.2% Villas 465.7 7.7% Hotel Apts & Rooms 41.8 0.7% Commercial 141.5 2.4% Total 6,012.5 100% Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly flat-led (9 in 10 dirhams), with villas a distant second. Top Performing Off-Plan Areas (by value traded) Area Value (AED million) Business Bay 429.0 Wadi Al Safa 4 419.9 Hadaeq Sheikh MBR 375.4 Jumeirah Village Circle 339.6 DIP Second 337.5 These top ten areas captured 50.5% of all off-plan value this week Ready Market Performance Sub-category Value (AED million) % of Ready Flats 1,933.0 62.2% Villas 607.2 19.5% Hotel Apts & Rooms 319.2 10.3% Commercial 250.4 8.1% Total 3,109.8 100% Ready deals were also flat-heavy (62%), with villas contributing just under one-fifth. Top Performing Ready Areas (by value traded) Area Value (AED million) Burj Khalifa 241.9 Majan 240.7 Business Bay 200.8 Jumeirah Lakes Towers 177.1 Jumeirah Village Circle 172.4 These top ten areas represented 54.3% of ready value this week On the micro level, below is the sales distribution based on the number of bedrooms Weekly Comparison Metric Week 31 Week 32 Change Total Value AED 9.92 bn AED 9.12 bn -8.1% Transactions 4,543 4,790 +5.4% Market Insights & Outlook

Dubai Real Estate Weekly Market Analysis 20-Apr-2026

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 08-Aug-2025

A new millionaire settles in the UAE every hour. Ajman real estate transactions surge 62.5% in July to $885m. Dubai Residential REIT delivers $169mln profit in H1 Dubai Residential REIT, managed by DHAM Investments, grew H1 2025 net profit 10 % to AED 622 m on revenue of AED 958 m (+10 %) and EBITDA of AED 718 m (+11 %). Occupancy averaged 98 %. A AED 550 m interim dividend will be paid in September. Dubai’s hottest property spots offer yields up to 7.4% Chestertons says JVC, Damac Island, Downtown, Dubai Marina, Meydan City and Dubai South lead Dubai’s 2025 residential surge, with rental yields up to 7.39 %. Strategic planning, investor-friendly policies and infrastructure pushed sales up 25.8 %, boosted off-plan demand and kept occupancy and rents rising. Dubai real estate is entering a new era of strategic growth Dubai’s post-COVID boom is rooted in policy and fundamentals: rapid population growth (+89k Q1 2025), tax-free stability, 6-8 % net yields, home prices up 26 % YoY, and AED 70.8 bn H1 deals. Guided by the 2040 Master Plan, 170k units are underway, shifting the market toward long-term, value-driven growth. Bonds Avenue Residences by Amirah Developments fuels Dubai realty transaction growth to Dh431 bn in H1 Amirah Developments’ debut project, Bonds Avenue Residences on Dubai Islands, helped lift Dubai real-estate transactions 25 % YoY to AED 431 bn (125,538 deals) in H1 2025. Quarterly volumes climbed from AED 142.7 bn to AED 184 bn, underscoring market resilience and luxury demand as 9,800 new millionaires arrive. Ajman real estate transactions surge 62.5% in July to $885m Ajman’s real estate market saw significant growth in July 2025, recording 1,920 transactions worth AED 3.25 billion ($885m), a 62.5 per cent increase in value compared to July 2024, according to the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation. Why Dubai property market is a global investment powerhouse Dubai’s H1 2025 property market logged 96 k deals worth AED 322 bn, 45 % off-plan. Apartment prices rose 13 %, villas 25 %. Mid-tier areas yield 7-11 %. Growth is fueled by end-users, transparent policies, Golden Visas, proptech, and disciplined, demand-led development. A new millionaire settles in the UAE every hour: Dubai real estate leads global wealth migration Henley’s 2025 Wealth Migration Report says UAE will gain 9,800 millionaires in 2025, leading global inflows for a third year. Tax-free income, Golden Visas and stability will attract $63 bn to Dubai real estate, while the UK is expected to lose 16,500 millionaires. Abu Dhabi real estate: Secondary property sales pass $555m in Q2 as price growth spreads across city with top areas seeing 47% price hikes Reem Island, Al Reef, and Yas Island developments lead Abu Dhabi real estate gains as nearly all communities post double-digit growth. UnitedCoin.ae partners with Dubai real estate firm to facilitate crypto property transactions Dubai crypto exchange UnitedCoin partners with a top real-estate agency to let investors convert USDT to AED for luxury property purchases, streamlining fully compliant crypto-to-property deals and underscoring Dubai’s pro-blockchain stance and rising demand from global high-net-worth buyers. Revealed: Dubai’s top 6 hotspots for first-time buyers Dubai’s 2025 housing market pivots to suburban hubs, JVC, DAMAC Island, Dubai South, Meydan, Marina, Downtown, yielding 6-7%+. Zone 6 alone drives 55 % of transactions. Apartments still lead (76 %) yet demand for larger homes grows. Government incentives and new infrastructure back 28.6 k launches and sustained investor interest. Dubai property: Will Downtown Jebel Ali join Dubai South in being next offplan hotspots? Jebel Ali Free Zone expansion and the planned Al Maktoum International Airport are driving demand in Downtown Jebel Ali and Dubai South. Off-plan units start at Dh800–1,400 /sq ft (Azizi Abraham) versus Dh1,550 JAFZA average; Dubai South averages Dh950–1,300. Prices rose 15–20 % YoY, indicating early-stage growth. Rents surge by up to 20% in Al Nahda after Dubai crackdown on illegal partitions Dubai’s June crackdown on illegally partitioned flats displaced tenants to Al Nahda and Sharjah, boosting studio and one-bed rents 10-20%. Fewer shared units and landlords recouping renovation costs drive prices, while authorities say the cleanup enhances safety and rental transparency. Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 7th of August 2025 On 7 August 2025, Dubai’s property market recorded total transactions worth AED 2.03 billion. Off-plan sales remained the main engine, contributing AED 1.23 billion (60.6 %), while ready properties accounted for AED 0.80 billion (39.4 %). Category Off-Plan (AED m) Ready (AED m) Flats 1,138.8 398.9 Villas 63.1 129.1 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 11.9 239.3 Commercial 18.0 32.3 Total 1,231.8 799.5 Off-Plan Market Performance Sub-category Value (AED m) % of Off-Plan Flats 1,138.8 92.5 % Villas 63.1 5.1 % Hotel Apts. & Rooms 11.9 1.0 % Commercial 18.0 1.5 % Flats clearly dominated off-plan activity, capturing more than nine-tenths of the segment’s value. Ready Market Performance Sub-category Value (AED m) % of Ready Flats 398.9 49.9 % Villas 129.1 16.1 % Hotel Apts. & Rooms 239.3 29.9 % Commercial 32.3 4.0 % Ready transactions were more balanced, with flats just under half of the total and hotel-type assets rising to nearly 30 %. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook Overall, the day’s figures highlight a market still driven by off-plan apartment sales yet increasingly supported by diversified ready-asset demand—an encouraging sign of depth and maturity in Dubai’s real estate landscape.

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 22-Apr-2026

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 07-Aug-2025

Over 61,800 units under construction for 2025. Over 30,000 building permit applications in H1 2025. Nearly 500 New Units Launched Daily In 2025. Dubai real estate is telling a new story, and agents need to listen Dubai logged a record 99 k property deals in H1 2025, reflecting rising investor confidence and a shift toward long-term living. Diverse buyers seek lifestyle and Grade-A commercial space; modest price corrections may affect weaker areas. New first-time buyer incentives further bolster accessibility and market resilience. Shamal Holding unveils landmark private estate in Dubai Shamal Holding unveils Naïa Island Dubai, an ultra-luxury private estate off Jumeirah with the region’s first Cheval Blanc maison, limited beachfront homes and plots, marina, and wellness and dining venues. Low-rise design maximises landmark views; construction has already started. Dubai real estate: Over 61,800 units under construction for 2025 as transactions hit $71.36 billion H1 2025 Dubai residential real estate recorded 91.9 k deals worth AED 262 bn (+23 % volume, +36 % value YoY). Q2 rebound lifted prices 7.8 % versus H2 2024 while rents plateaued. 17.2 k units delivered but big pipeline risks delays. Luxury transactions jumped 82 %; JVC and DAMAC Islands dominated activity. Dubai realty hits Dh63.6b in July sales on off plan boom, tax incentives Dubai property sales hit AED 63.6 bn, up 27 % YoY on 24 % higher volumes. Off-plan secondary deals surged 123 %, while ready sales climbed 56 %. A new tax rule allowing fair-value depreciation boosts returns, sustaining investor appetite as apartments dominate demand and solid economic growth supports outlook. Dubai’s residential real estate sales value up 36% in H1, says report Dubai closed 91.9 k residential deals worth AED 262 bn (+23 % YoY). Off-plan remains 70 %, but ready sales hit records as villa/townhouse demand grows. Only 21 % of 2025 projects are 75 % complete, foreshadowing delays. Rentals moderate; Emaar, Damac, Sobha dominate launches. Emaar Properties records 34% increase in net profit as UAE enjoys real estate boom Emaar Properties’ H1 2025 net profit jumped 34 % YoY to AED 10.4 bn on revenue up 38 % to AED 19.8 bn. Record property sales hit AED 46 bn, lifting backlog to AED 146 bn. Emaar Development, malls, hospitality and international operations all reported strong growth. Dubai’s construction sector grows 20 percent with over 30,000 building permit applications in H1 2025 Dubai Municipality processed 30 k building permits (+20 % YoY) in H1 2025, covering 5.5 m m²—1 m m² in July alone. Multi-storey commercial projects led (45 %), villas 40 %. Digital “Build in Dubai” platform and BIM audits sped approvals, reinforcing Dubai’s construction boom and sustainable, smart-city goals. Dubai rental market bucks summer lull as new families move in ahead of school year Dubai’s property market defied the usual summer slowdown in July, with rental activity jumping as families and professionals moved to the emirate ahead of the new academic year, data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) showed. Dubai Property: Nearly 500 New Units Launched Daily In 2025 325 projects launched 87.9 k units (~490/day) in H1 2025; apartments dominated 86 %. Only 17.3 k units completed, mainly in JVC, Sobha Hartland and MBR City. With 61.8 k units still due in 2025 and 100 k+ in 2026-27, low progress (21 %) signals likely delivery delays. Dubai real estate: Ellington Properties announces first-ever commercial development in MBR City Dubai-based real estate developer, Ellington Properties, has announced the launch of Eaton Square, its first-ever commercial development. Located in Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), this project marks a new chapter for the developer, marking its entry into the commercial real estate sector. Azizi Developments launches Azizi Abraham in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone Azizi Developments has launched Azizi Abraham, a rare freehold residential project inside Jebel Ali Free Zone, giving investors ownership opportunities within the UAE’s flagship business hub, adjacent to the region’s largest port and well connected to Dubai’s key destinations. Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 6th of August 2025 On 6 August 2025, Dubai’s property market recorded total transactions worth AED 1.71 billion. Off-plan deals contributed AED 1.17 billion (68.3 %), while ready properties added AED 0.54 billion (31.7 %). Category Off-Plan (AED million) Ready (AED million) Flats 1,045.6 334.5 Villas 104.0 137.9 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 12.9 35.1 Commercial 6.9 35.3 Total 1,169.4 542.7 Off-Plan Market Performance Flats dominated, accounting for almost nine-tenths of all off-plan spending. Ready Market Performance Flats led the ready segment, while villas secured a solid quarter share. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook With buoyant sales, supportive financing and continued international interest, Dubai’s real-estate momentum is set to carry through Q3, reinforced by a steady launch pipeline and robust economic fundamentals.

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 28-Apr-2026

Dubai Real Estate Market Review: July 2025

Land transactions in July 2025 were 43.2% of the total transactions. The market activity increased by AED 11.7 billion from June 2025, 18.1% MoM. And 26.8% increase YoY. Dubai closed July 2025 with AED 76.40 billion in property transactions across 24,746 deals. This represents a 18.1% increase month-over-month from June 2025’s AED 64.68 billion but a 26.8% year-on-year increase versus July 2024’s AED 60.25 billion. The number of transactions stood at 24,746, up 20.6% from June’s 20,524 deals. Metric July 2025 June 2025 MoM Δ July 2024 YoY Δ Total value AED 76.40 bn AED 64.68 bn ▲ 18.1 % AED 60.25 bn ▲ 26.8 % Transactions 24,746 20,524 ▲ 20.6 % — — Market Composition Segment Value (AED bn) Share of Total Key Drivers Land 33.0 43.2 % Big-ticket plots in Wadi Al Safa 3, Ras Al Khor and DIP Second dominated. Off-Plan 27.9 36.5 % Flat sales (AED 24.8 bn, 88.9 % of off-plan) carried the segment; villas were a distant second (AED 2.24 bn, 8.0 %). Ready 15.5 20.3 % Flats led (AED 10.42 bn, 67.2 %), while villas delivered AED 2.98 bn (19.2 %). Market Performance Off-Plan Market Performance Sub-category Value (AED billion) % of Off-Plan Flats 24.82 88.9 % Villas 2.24 8.0 % Hotel Apt. & Rooms 0.21 0.8 % Commercial 0.65 2.3 % Demand for new-build apartments remains overwhelming; nearly nine dirhams out of every ten spent on off-plan went to flats. Ready Market Performance Sub-category Value (AED bn) % of Ready Flats 10.42 67.2 % Villas 2.98 19.2 % Hotel Apt. & Rooms 0.73 4.7 % Commercial 1.38 8.9 % Secondary-market activity is still apartment-heavy, but villas held almost one-fifth of ready spend as end-users chased immediate handovers. Top Performing Areas By Number of Transactions Rank Off-Plan Deals Deals Ready Deals Deals 1 JVC 1,077 JVC 1,125 2 Business Bay 1,032 Business Bay 730 3 DIP Second 801 Motor City 417 4 Bukadra 720 Jumeirah JLT 408 5 Motor City 609 Dubai Marina 389 JVC cemented its reputation as the volume king, topping both off-plan and ready sales counts. The average price per square meter for off-plan flats stood at AED 24,709 almost unchanged from last month, while off-plan villas averaged AED 19,770 a 12.8% increase from last month.h. By Value Traded Rank Off-Plan (AED billion) Value Ready (AED billion) Value 1 Business Bay 2.23 Business Bay 1.45 2 Jumeirah 2 1.74 Burj Khalifa 1.36 3 Bukadra 1.65 JVC 1.17 4 JVC 1.22 Palm Jumeirah 1.02 5 DIP Second 1.09 Dubai Marina 0.88   Business Bay dominated value in both segments, underlining its position as Dubai’s most liquid mixed-use district. The average price per square meter for Ready Flats stood at AED 15,502, while Ready Villas averaged AED 13,689, almost unchanged from last month. Land Transactions (Value) Wadi Al Safa 3’s AED 4.82 bn mega-deals led the land market, followed by Ras Al Khor (AED 2.90 bn) and DIP Second (AED 1.66 bn). Notably, master-planned communities such as Dubai Hills and JVC also featured, signalling developer confidence in long-term residential plots. On the Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 23-Apr-2026

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 05-Aug-2025

24 real estate projects worth AED4.5 billion completed in H1 2025. Rents for studios, 1BHKs rise after crackdown on illegal partitions. Tomorrow World launches new commercial tower in Dubai Tomorrow World Properties will launch Tomorrow Commercial Tower, an all-glass, smart-enabled office building 400 m from International City 1 Metro. With high-speed lifts, private office amenities and a five-star lobby, the tower will host Tomorrow World Group’s global HQ and cater to SMEs and multinationals. Dubai: Rents for studios, 1BHKs rise after crackdown on illegal partitions Dubai’s crackdown on illegally partitioned homes has boosted demand for legal studios and one-bed flats, lifting their rents while leaving larger units in mild oversupply. Many displaced tenants move to Dubai’s outskirts and Sharjah, where Al Nahda rents have jumped 10–20 %. The enforcement is enhancing market transparency. Developers optimistic as Saudi opens property to foreigners Estate agents and developers in Saudi Arabia are preparing for changes to property law that will allow foreigners to buy houses in the kingdom. UAE or India: Where should NRIs buy property in 2025? NRIs weigh UAE vs. India property: UAE gives 5-11 % tax-free yields, 5 % loans, no property or capital-gains tax, and high liquidity—producing immediate positive cash flow. Indian metros offer 2-4 % yields, higher loan rates and taxes but still promise longer-term appreciation and emotional value. Shamal Holding, Cheval Blanc announce region’s first maison in Dubai Shamal Holding will partner with LVMH’s Cheval Blanc to open Dubai’s first Cheval Blanc maison in 2029: a private island retreat with 30 suites, 40 pool villas and select beachfront residences. The project blends refined, eco-sensitive design, personalised luxury and supports Dubai 2030 tourism vision. Dubai real estate sales on the rise again as July delivers growth in value, volume July 2025 saw Dubai’s best property month this year: 20,304 transactions worth Dh65 bn, up 25 % in volume and 30 % in value YoY. Apartments and commercial units led gains; average prices hit Dh1,649 / sq ft (+9.5 %). Developer launches drove 71 % of sales. Dubai real estate deals hit regulatory hurdle! Indian buyers who bought homes using international credit cards in a soup; here’s why Indian buyers who used international credit cards to pay for Dubai properties face regulatory trouble: RBI restricts capital transactions via ICCs, requiring remittance through the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. They must cancel card payments, remit funds correctly, or risk fines, compounding, or forced property sales. Dubai Land Department: 24 real estate projects worth AED4.5 billion completed in H1 2025 H1 2025 highlights Dubai’s real-estate strength: 24 projects completed (AED 4.5 bn) with 726 underway, 90,337 new units registered, 75,347 sold for AED 151 bn, plus 465,738 leases worth AED 42 bn—underscoring resilient demand and effective DLD regulation. Free real estate leadership training for Filipinos happening in Dubai this August 5 Filipino Homes will run a free “Power in Partnership: Mastering Real Estate Leadership” workshop for OFWs on 5 Aug 2025, 6 pm, at Hyatt Place Wasl District, Dubai. The limited-seat session promises leadership skills, market insights and networking; early registration is advised. Abu Dhabi real estate: Residential property prices surge 17.3 percent as demand rises Abu Dhabi’s Q2 2025 residential prices rose 6.4% QoQ to AED 1,230/psf (+17.3% YoY; +31.3% since Q1 2020). Apartments +6.8% (AED 1,296); villas +3.4% (AED 1,103), with Saadiyat +28% YoY and Yas +22%. H1: AED 9bn transactions (–36% YoY), 890 units delivered; 33,074 homes due by 2029 (62% apartments). $1.6bn HNWI capital targets Abu Dhabi. Prices ~30% below Dubai. SmartCrowd launches luxury Downtown Penthouse Flip SmartCrowd launches a Flip crowdfunding raise for a top-floor Downtown Dubai 3-bed penthouse, targeting AED 10.9 m and a 9-month turnaround. Flip investors co-fund renovation, aiming quick sale; previous exits averaged 28 % net returns. Dubai’s top 10 performing areas drive 20,304 real estate transactions worth $17.7 billion in July 2025 July 2025 posted Dubai’s second-highest monthly property sales: 20,304 deals (+25 % YoY) worth AED 65 bn (+30 %). Apartments dominated; commercial transactions jumped 58 %. Average price hit AED 1,649 / sq ft (+9.5 %). Off-plan launches made up 71 % of sales. Wadi Al Safa 3 led value, Al Barsha South Fourth volume. Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 4th of August 2025 On 4 August 2025, Dubai’s property market recorded total transactions worth AED 2.51 billion. Off-plan deals contributed AED 1.82 billion (72.5 %), while ready properties added AED 0.69 billion (27.5 %). Category Off-Plan (AED million) Ready (AED million) Flats 1,568.9 463.5 Villas 202.2 135.0 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 10.2 10.6 Commercial 36.5 79.0 Total 1,817.8 688.1 Off-Plan Market Performance Flats dominated, accounting for more than four-fifths of all off-plan spending. Ready Market Performance Flats also led the ready segment, though commercial assets captured a noticeable 11 % share. On The Micro Level  Market Insights & Outlook With robust sales, rising price points and a steady launch pipeline, Dubai’s real-estate momentum looks set to continue through Q3, bolstered by favourable financing conditions and strong international demand.