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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 01-Aug-2025
Roberto Cavalli is not for sale, Damac asserts. Deyaar net profit before tax jumps 31.6% in first half of 2025.
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August 01, 2025
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Dubai is pioneering regulated real-estate tokenisation, enabling fractional, blockchain-secured ownership that boosts liquidity, transparency, and investor access. Pilots by DLD and VARA show strong uptake; experts forecast the emirate’s tokenised market could hit $16 billion by 2033 if legal clarity and education advance.
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BEYOND Developments unveiled PASSO, twin sculptural towers on Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent—the firm’s first flagship outside Dubai Maritime City. The 625-unit, biophilic, wellness-focused project offers homes from apartments to beach mansions, launched with a 4,000-drone show and completing in Q3 2029.
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Sharjah developer Arada targets record Dh15 bn sales in 2025 after H1 sales tripled to Dh9.15 bn, fuelled by strong demand in Dubai and Sharjah. Plans include three new projects, 5,000 more homes, 2,000 deliveries, global expansion, and a $450 m sukuk-backed growth drive.
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Dubai-based Sikanta Developments launched Myra Residences, a 64-unit boutique project in Dubai South offering studios to two-bedroom homes amid tropical landscaping and linked pools. Near Expo City and Al Maktoum Airport, Myra targets 7 % rental yields, leveraging Dubai South’s fast-growing, infrastructure-rich ecosystem.
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Business Bay’s off-plan market offers lower entry prices, flexible payment schedules and strong ROI (~6%), propelled by marquee projects from Binghatti, Ellington, Omniyat and Select Group. Robust RERA safeguards, buyer incentives and a prime location make it a compelling moment to invest, though due diligence on developers and timelines is vital.
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Damac Group dismissed rumours of divesting Roberto Cavalli, stating the fashion brand, acquired in 2019, is “not for sale.” Damac says it continues to invest heavily and is only open to strategic partners to enhance growth.
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Deyaar’s H1 2025 profit before tax jumped 31.6 % to Dh266.6 m on Dh925.4 m revenue (+39 %). EPS rose 33 %. With new projects launched and five handovers (2,000 units) due in H2, the developer expects further growth and liquidity.
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Ellington Properties debuts in Dubai South with Windsor House, a design-led studio-to-three-bedroom project. The district is set for major growth via Al Maktoum International Airport’s expansion and Expo City’s redevelopment. Windsor House includes wellness amenities and supports the UAE First-Time Home Buyer Programme.
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Dubai’s DLD-backed First-Time Home Buyer Programme lets verified newcomers purchase homes under Dh5 m from top developers, using flexible payment plans and discounted mortgages from five partner banks. Reduced fees, priority launch access, and broad area coverage make owning a Dubai home far easier for modest-budget residents.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 31st of July 2025
On 31 July 2025, Dubai’s property market registered AED 1.83 billion in transactions. Off-plan deals contributed AED 1.18 billion (64.5 %). Ready properties added AED 0.65 billion (35.5 %).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 1 068.0 | 394.6 |
Villas | 53.3 | 185.1 |
Hotel Apts. & Rooms | 1.9 | 14.1 |
Commercial | 58.1 | 54.9 |
Total | 1 181.3 | 648.8 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Sub-category | Value (AED) | % of Off-Plan |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 1.07 bn | 90.4 % |
Villas | 53.3 m | 4.5 % |
Hotel Apts. & Rooms | 1.9 m | 0.2 % |
Commercial | 58.1 m | 4.9 % |
Flats overwhelmingly dominated the off-plan segment, accounting for more than 90 % of value traded, while villas and commercial units remained niche plays.
Ready Market Performance
Sub-category | Value (AED) | % of Ready |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 394.6 m | 60.8 % |
Villas | 185.1 m | 28.5 % |
Hotel Apts. & Rooms | 14.1 m | 2.2 % |
Commercial | 54.9 m | 8.5 % |
Ready flats led demand, yet villas secured a strong 29 % share, highlighting sustained end-user appetite for completed family homes. Commercial and hospitality activity remained modest.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Flats rule the day: Off-plan apartment sales continue to power overall activity, driven by investor confidence in new launches and attractive payment plans.
Villas gain ground in the secondary market: The sizeable ready-villa share reflects buyers prioritising immediate occupancy in established communities.
Commercial & hospitality muted: Both sectors remain thin in today’s mix but provide upside as business expansion and tourism rebound further.
Liquidity stays high: With nearly two-thirds of daily value in off-plan deals, developers benefit from strong forward-sale momentum, an encouraging sign ahead of the autumn launch season.
Overall, today’s figures underscore Dubai’s sustained off-plan momentum, led by apartments, while the ready market continues to offer solid opportunities for end-users seeking completed homes.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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