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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 04-June-2025
UAE economic outlook remains bullish despite global volatility. A plot in Dubai Islands sold for Dhs 868 million. Dubai office prices, rents jump by 24% in first 3 months of 2025.
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AARK Developers launched Aark Terraces in Dubailand: a collection of 1- and 2-bedroom luxury residences with premium amenities (rooftop lounge, fitness centre, private jacuzzis), offering high rental yields (6.7%) and strategic connectivity to key Dubai districts. The project marks AARK’s major expansion into a top-performing corridor.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Despite global volatility, the UAE’s economy remains strong, driven by energy growth, 19 million tourists in 2024, 12 million population, and 3,500 projects. Non-oil GDP grows; aluminum exports, $1.4 trillion US smelter bolster trade. Dubai’s real estate thrives: Q1 demand, April transactions Dh 46 billion, rising villa/townhouse values.
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BNW Developments and FashionTV unveiled FashionTV Acacia on Al Marjan Island, RAK, a luxury residential development offering 1–4-bedroom homes and penthouses with branded amenities. The project merges FashionTV’s global appeal with BNW’s innovative design, showcasing Ras Al Khaimah’s emergence as a premier luxury investment destination.
Read the full article on One Arabia
A plot in Dubai Islands sold for Dhs 868 million (1.155 million sq ft). Dubai real estate recorded 3,340 transactions: sales worth Dhs 2.81 billion across 670 deals, mortgages of Dhs 385 million (126), and grants of Dhs 149 million (19).
Read the full article on Gulf Today
Raimondi Middle East has deployed the highest climbed luffing jib crane in the region, Raimondi LR213, now operating at 322 m on a 75-storey premium residential project in Dubai.
Read the full article on Construction World
May 2025: AED 66.8 bn sales across 18,700 deals—a 44% YoY value surge and 6% volume growth. Primary market rose 65% to AED 37 bn; secondary hit AED 29 bn. Business Bay and Al Barsha led investment; apartments dominated demand. International investor interest and housing demand drive market momentum.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai’s office market remains landlord-driven as limited Grade A supply pushes Grade B/C prices up; Q1 2025 saw 24.5% sales and 24% rent growth, alongside a 39% rise in foreign company registrations. Despite a 215,000 sqm pipeline, supply constraints keep occupancy high and Q1 transactions grew 23.7%, with off-plan deals doubled.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Majid Al Futtaim’s Ghaf Woods in Dubai has launched a dedicated tree nursery (10,000 trees growing to 30,000) and awarded Innovo Build a AED 1.7 billion contract for 13 buildings. Spanning 738,000 sqm with 7,000 units, the biophilic community features trails, pools, and a sustainable forest ecosystem.
Read the full article on Zawya
Ctrl Alt was given a VARA license that permits the company to administer licensed activities that include Broker-Dealer services and Issuer services.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 4th of June 2025
On 4 June 2025, Dubai’s total real estate transaction value reached AED 2.119 billion. Off-plan sales accounted for AED 1.100 billion (51.9 %), while ready properties contributed AED 1.019 billion (48.1 %). This near-even split underscores balanced activity between new-launch developments and completed assets.
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 1,017.5 | 643.2 |
Villas | 60.5 | 240.1 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 20.7 | 25.9 |
Commercial | 1.1 | 109.6 |
Segment Total | 1,099.9 | 1,018.8 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total off-plan transactions: AED 1,099,941,466 (51.9 % of the day’s volume)
Flats: AED 1,017,537,291 (92.5 % of off-plan)
Villas: AED 60,548,623 ( 5.5 % of off-plan)
Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 20,729,862 ( 1.9 % of off-plan)
Commercial: AED 1,125,690 ( 0.1 % of off-plan)
Flats dominated the off-plan segment, representing over 90% of off-plan sales value. Villas and hotel apartments together made up just over 7 %, while commercial off-plan contributed a negligible share.
Ready Market Performance
Total ready transactions: AED 1,018,766,756 (48.1 % of the day’s volume)
Flats: AED 643,193,079 (63.1 % of ready)
Villas: AED 240,051,198 (23.6 % of ready)
Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 25,874,263 ( 2.5 % of ready)
Commercial: AED 109,648,216 (10.8 % of ready)
In the ready market, apartments led with nearly two-thirds of the segment’s value. Villas held almost a quarter, while commercial properties commanded about one-tenth. Hotel apartments and rooms accounted for a modest 2.5 %.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Residential Focus: The contribution of flats across off-plan (92.5 %) and ready (63.1 %) underlines strong demand for apartment living. Developers launching new flat-led off-plan projects continue to capture the lion’s share of investor interest.
Villa Resurgence in the Ready Market: Villas’ 23.6 % slice of the ready segment (versus 5.5 % in off-plan) suggests buyers are favoring completed villa stock, likely driven by immediate occupancy requirements and limited new-build supply.
Commercial Activity: Commercial off-plan sales were almost nonexistent (0.1 %), while ready commercial made up 10.8 %. This contrast points to a cautious approach toward leasing or occupying new office and retail schemes. Ready commercial assets remain the preferred route for occupiers needing space now.
Hotel Apartments & Rooms: With just 1.9 % off-plan and 2.5 % ready, hospitality-oriented units remain a niche play, reflecting selective investor interest.
Balanced Market Dynamics: The near-parity between off-plan (51.9 %) and ready (48.1 %) volumes highlights a market in equilibrium. Buyers are nearly equally split between securing early-stage pricing and locking in completed assets. This balance often signals confidence across both developers (pipeline strength) and secondary market sellers.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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