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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.
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August 05, 2025
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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.
Read the full article on Zawya
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.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Estate agents and developers in Saudi Arabia are preparing for changes to property law that will allow foreigners to buy houses in the kingdom.
Read the full article on Arabian Gulf Business Insight
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.
Read the full article on Gulf News
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.
Read the full article on Zawya
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.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
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.
Read the full article on MSN
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.
Read the full article on Emirates 24/7
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.
Read the full article on The Global Filipino Magazine
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.
Read the full article on Economy Middle East
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.
Read the full article on Zawya
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.
Read the full article on Economy Middle East
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: AED 1,568.9 m (86.3 %)
Villas: AED 202.2 m (11.1 %)
Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 10.2 m (0.6 %)
Commercial: AED 36.5 m (2.0 %)
Flats dominated, accounting for more than four-fifths of all off-plan spending.
Ready Market Performance
Flats: AED 463.5 m (67.4 %)
Villas: AED 135.0 m (19.6 %)
Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 10.6 m (1.5 %)
Commercial: AED 79.0 m (11.5 %)
Flats also led the ready segment, though commercial assets captured a noticeable 11 % share.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Off-plan strength persists: A near-three-quarter share underscores buyers’ confidence in pipeline projects and developers’ ability to deliver.
Flat demand unshaken: Across both segments, apartments absorbed 81 % of total spend, reflecting sustained end-user and investor appetite for high-density living options.
Villas retain premium pull: Although a smaller slice, villa transactions, particularly off-plan, show continuing interest in lifestyle-oriented communities.
Balanced diversification: The 13.5 % combined commercial share signals healthy activity beyond purely residential assets, supporting Dubai’s mixed-use growth narrative.
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.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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