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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 07-Nov-2025
44,000 new homes to be ready in 2025; highest in 5 years
The Real Estate Report
November 07, 2025
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Emaar’s 9M 2025: property sales AED61bn (+22%), revenue AED33.1bn (+39%), EBITDA AED16.6bn (+32%), net profit before tax AED16.7bn (+35%); backlog AED150.3bn (+49%). Strong UAE builds, surging international (Egypt, India). Recurring revenue AED7.7bn (+13%); malls 98%+ occupancy, hotels 72%; ratings upgraded.
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BlackBrick forecasts steady, end-user-led villa price gains in 2025–26, highlighting Al Barari, Arabian Ranches, DAMAC Hills (15–20%), Jumeirah Islands (8–12%), and Jumeirah Golf Estate (7–12%). Demand is driven by livable spaces, land/plots, upgrade potential, community cohesion, and understated, timeless design
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BEYOND Developments launched “31 Above,” the first commercial tower in Dubai Maritime City, targeting regional HQs and innovators. Art-Deco–inspired, human-centric design with terraces, wellness zones, dual cores, and high-speed lifts. Strategically near DIFC/Downtown/Airport; 4,500 sqm amenities. Completion Q1 2029; aims to redefine premium workplaces.
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Dubai will deliver 44,000 homes in 2025, the most in five years, with 69,000 projected in 2026. Record supply and strong population growth are maturing the market, moderating price and rent gains. Prime villa areas remain resilient; mid-market apartments slow. Q3 2025 prices hit Dh1,871/sqft (+13% YoY).
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
From ultra-luxury coastal residences to smart urban communities and mixed-use destinations, these are 24 of the most notable real estate project launches that made headlines across the Middle East in October 2025.
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Emirates Developments and Hilton launched Hilton Residences JLT, a 38-storey branded tower in JLT Cluster F. The 396-unit project blends hospitality and luxury design, offering studios to four-bed sky villas plus wellness, pools, retail and kids’ amenities, steps from DMCC Metro and major hubs.
Read the full article on ME Construction News
Dubai rents are easing in mid-range areas as ~30k new homes hit the market; villas hold firm on limited supply. Tenants are negotiating better deals and some are buying, easing demand. Expect further moderation into 2026; use RERA benchmarks, data, timing, and newer communities to save.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Acube handed over Adhara Star in Arjan, its debut 113-unit mixed-use project, completed in under two years and sold out three months post-launch. Green-certified with extensive amenities, it signals strong investor confidence and sets up Acube’s next launches.
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DAMAC topped out the 71-storey Cavalli Tower in Dubai Marina, the world’s first Cavalli-branded residential tower. The 436-unit, ultra-luxury project, by architect Shaun Killa with Roberto Cavalli interiors, is on track for handover late next year, adding sky pools, resort amenities, and fashion-led design amid strong demand for branded residences.
Read the full article on Economy Middle East
Expo City Dubai is evolving into a mixed-use “Green Innovation District”. Housing opens from next summer (target ~35,000 residents), offices for ~40,000 professionals, Dubai Exhibition Center expands to 150,000 m² by 2027, plus new hotels, sports facilities, and retained attractions (Vision, Terra, Alif).
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 6th of November 2025
On the 06-Nov-2025, the total transacted value reached AED 2,137,959,896. Off-plan dominated with AED 1,450,208,618 (67.8%), while Ready accounted for AED 687,751,278 (32.2%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 1,177.1 | 472.3 |
Villas | 130.7 | 150.1 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 2.9 | 28.3 |
Commercial | 139.5 | 37.0 |
Total | 1,450.2 | 687.8 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1,450,208,618
Flats: AED 1,177,107,886 (81.2%)
Villas: AED 130,715,642 (9.0%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 2,927,000 (0.2%)
Commercial: AED 139,458,090 (9.6%)
Off-plan activity was led by flats (four-fifths of value), with balanced contributions from villas and commercial; hotel units were minimal.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 687,751,278
Flats: AED 472,306,452 (68.7%)
Villas: AED 150,129,011 (21.8%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 28,340,318 (4.1%)
Commercial: AED 36,975,498 (5.4%)
Ready volumes were driven by flats, with villas providing a strong secondary share; hospitality and commercial were modest.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
A two-thirds off-plan skew underscores robust launch absorption, while ready demand remains anchored in flats with healthy villa participation. Watch for pricing discipline in off-plan villas and commercial as supply pipelines normalize; ready apartment momentum should continue in well-located, quality stock.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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