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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 10-Apr-2025
Investors favor plots for higher ROI (15–25%). Dubai Marina topped sales with AED 2.52M average price. Dubai Hills Estate villas rent averaging AED 549K/year. Proptech sector is growing at a 20% CAGR.
The Real Estate Report
April 10, 2025
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Dubai's plot market is booming, with record transactions over AED 500B in 2023. Investors favor plots for higher ROI (15–25%), flexibility, and tax benefits. Key areas include Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills, and JVC. Strong growth is expected through 2030 due to major infrastructure projects.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai’s real estate market thrived in Q1 2025, led by strong investor confidence, tourism, and policy support. Dubai Marina topped sales with AED 2.52M average price and 84% ROI. Palm Jumeirah villas hit AED 47.48M with 63% ROI. Rental demand surged, with villas in Dubai Hills Estate averaging AED 549K/year.
Read the full article on Middle East Economy
Dubai is emerging as a global proptech hub, with property prices set to rise 5–8% and rental yields nearing 7%. The local proptech sector is growing at a 20% CAGR (2022–2028), driven by AI, blockchain, and government initiatives.
Read the full article on Indexbox
Sharjah is emerging as a strategic real estate hub, driven by business-friendly policies, cultural richness, and stable growth. Alef Group leads with 35% market share, pioneering sustainable, walkable communities like Al Mamsha and Hayyan. Recent laws allowing full foreign ownership and rising demand for smart, eco-friendly homes further boost investment appeal.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
Dubai’s off-plan property sales rose 19.3% YoY in March 2025, making up nearly 70% of residential deals despite a 7.4% monthly dip. JVC led off-plan activity. Villa prices surged 30.3% YoY, while apartments rose 21.4%. The market shows signs of moderating, with slower monthly growth at 1.6%.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai’s property market soared in Q1 2025, fueled by strong investor confidence, tourism, and high rental yields. Off-plan sales made up 70% of transactions. Villa prices rose 30.3% YoY, led by Dubai Hills Estate and Palm Jumeirah. Mid-tier areas like JVC and Al Furjan also saw strong ROI, up to 12.16%.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Baccarat Hotel and Residences Dubai is a new ultra-luxury, mixed-use development comprising two crystalline-inspired tiered towers in the heart of Downtown Dubai.
Read the full article on Construction Week Online
Dubai now ranks 18th globally for millionaires, with 81,200 resident millionaires, 237 centimillionaires, and 20 billionaires — a 102% rise since 2014. It’s the fastest climber in Henley & Partners' 2025 Wealth Report. Alongside Abu Dhabi, it’s projected to double its centimillionaire population over the next decade.
Read the full article on Middle East Economy
Middle Eastern buyers now make up 14% of international interest in UK property—up from 8% in 2008—despite overall foreign demand falling to a record low of 1%. High taxes and Brexit have deterred European buyers, while Middle Easterners increasingly seek permanent homes, with 81% aiming to relocate.
Read the full article on Arabian Gulf Business Insight
Saudi Arabia's updated Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT), effective April 9, imposes a 5% flat tax on most property deals but includes key exemptions. First-time Saudi homebuyers are tax-exempt up to SR1 million, and family-related or charitable transfers are also excluded. The reform aims to boost ownership and market transparency.
Read the full article on Gulf News
March 2025 witnessed a diverse mix of project launches across the Middle East, featuring luxury residential developments, entertainment destinations, and more.
Read the full article on Construction Week Online
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have entered the top five of IMD’s 2025 Smart City Index for the first time, ranking 4th and 5th globally. Riyadh, Doha, and Manama also made the top 50, highlighting rapid urban innovation in the Middle East. The Index assesses 146 cities based on tech, infrastructure, and quality of life.
Read the full article on Zawya
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