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- Dubai Real Estate Market Review 16-Apr-2025
Dubai Real Estate Market Review 16-Apr-2025
$16bn market for digital fractional ownership. Home insurance premiums in Dubai rose 17% since Q4 2024. Stricter anti-money laundering rules in place for the real estate market.
The Real Estate Report
April 16, 2025
Home insurance premiums in Dubai rose 17% since Q4 2024 due to April 2024 floods. Risk assessments, location, and past claims now influence pricing. While premiums are stabilizing, service charges and repair costs have also increased. Developers and homeowner associations continue adapting to prevent future flood-related damage.
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At IPS 2025, developers highlighted Dubai's strong property market and innovation drive. Reportage hit $1B in Q1 sales, Samana launched a Maldives-inspired project, and Diamond Developers unveiled “Sustainable City 2.0,” emphasizing AI-driven, eco-friendly living. Demand remains strong, with a focus on mid-range, sustainable housing and flexible payment plans.
Read the full article on WAM
The UAE real estate market is booming, but stricter anti-money laundering rules now require enhanced due diligence, KYC checks, and oversight—especially for high-risk buyers and crypto transactions. Post-FATF Grey List removal, compliance is critical as the UAE balances growth, digitalization, and investor confidence.
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With prices soaring in prime areas like Dubai Hills Estate, investors are turning to Greenwood by Nakheel—Dubai’s largest sustainable community. Offering luxury villas and townhouses at significantly lower prices, Greenwood combines accessibility, eco-friendly living, and high growth potential, making it a standout investment amid market saturation elsewhere.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai’s real estate market started 2025 strong, driven by high demand, rising prices, and growing interest in luxury and sustainable communities. Q1 saw 45,000+ transactions worth AED 142B. DAMAC Hills led villa price gains (up 21%), while ROI hotspots include International City and Al Furjan with yields up to 11%.
Read the full article on Middle East Economy
Dubizzle acquires Property Monitor as it looks to enhance real estate intelligence in Dubai and beyond.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
Luxury real estate markets, including Dubai’s, show signs of recalibration as land prices soften in areas like Palm Jumeirah and Downtown. Despite high valuations, increased supply, rising borrowing costs, and squeezed developer returns suggest unsustainable growth. Sentiment may shift, signaling a potential correction in ultra-prime property pricing.
Read the full article on Gulf News
IPS 2025 spotlighted proptech, AI, and sustainability as key real estate trends. Developers emphasized integrated, lifestyle-focused communities, while startups showcased innovations like tokenization, AI assistants, and smart platforms. Dubai’s tech-driven, investor-friendly market continues to lead global real estate transformation with strong government support and future-focused developments.
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A new AED5 billion waterfront residential community in Jumeirah Islands is set to introduce what developers are calling a “game-changing” residential clubhouse.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
Dubai’s commercial property market is booming, driven by D33, rising demand, free zone incentives, and infrastructure growth. Prime areas like DIFC, Business Bay, and Dubai South offer strong ROI and long-term potential, making now a strategic time for investors to enter Dubai’s thriving business real estate sector.
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Condor Developers has handed over its AED200 million Condor Concept 7 project in JVC, featuring 158 units and premium amenities. Known for timely deliveries, Condor is also developing projects in JVT, Sports City, Dubai Islands, and Al Majan, with AED2.5 billion in planned investments by 2027.
Read the full article on Zawya
The broader investor reach enabled by the tokenisation move could significantly increase property values in Dubai in the long run.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
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