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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 17-Oct-2025
Arada awards $108m Rove Aljada hotel and residences contract. AMIS Development launched Derby Heights in Meydan District 11.
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October 17, 2025
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AMIS Development launched Derby Heights in Meydan District 11, with Q4 2027 handover. One- and two-bedroom apartments feature Casamia’s “spatial edit” design and amenities, gym, rooftop infinity pool, outdoor cinema, kids’ play area. Fifteen minutes from Downtown, it champions refined, locally branded urban living.
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Dubai Land Department and Emirates NBD partnered at GITEX to digitise rentals, streamlining deposits, payments and financing via DLD’s app/portal. The initiative boosts transparency and efficiency, aligns with Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 and D33, and positions Dubai as a leader in real-estate digitalisation.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Dubai’s real estate is becoming a digital-first market. PropTech, AI analytics, and DLD’s online services enhance transparency and decisions. Blockchain and smart contracts speed secure transactions; smart-city infrastructure lifts asset values. Emerging tools, VR tours and tokenized ownership, broaden access. Strong regulation plus data-driven governance make Dubai a global model for tech-enabled property investment.
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MERED CEO Michael Belton highlights the developer’s focus on quality, distinctive design, and innovative amenities. He spotlights ICONIC Residences by Pininfarina in Dubai, growth on Al Reem Island, and a forthcoming branded Abu Dhabi project. Belton links teamwork from sports to collaborative, long-term real estate leadership.
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Coraly launched the AI-driven Global Property Portal Index, benchmarking the top 100 portals on listing quality, market experience, discoverability, and feature depth. Guided by an independent advisory board (e.g., Kadir Karaman, Alain Duffoux), the first report arrives in late November from its Dubai hub.
Read the full article on Zawya
Sharjah real estate developer Arada has awarded a construction contract worth AED397m ($108m) to build the Rove Aljada hotel cluster, a key hospitality development within the AED35bn ($9.5bn) Aljada megaproject.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
Jubail Island named its first retail partners for Souk Al Jubail, advancing a walkable, wellness-led community hub. Brands include Spinneys, 1847 Men’s Salon, Bedashing, Artigiano, Daily Press Coffee, Functional Fitness, Medicina, Redwood Nursery, and Washio. The expansion prioritizes sustainability, convenience, and quality of life in a mangrove setting.
Read the full article on Zawya
Al Ghurair launched the super-prime “Al Ghurair Collection,” debuting with Wedyan, a 46-storey, Kengo Kuma–designed waterfront tower on the Dubai Canal. Featuring 149 three- to five-bed homes, two penthouses and a sky villa, Wedyan emphasizes craftsmanship, nature-inspired design, generous outdoor spaces, and bespoke amenities for ultra-luxury living.
Read the full article on ME Construction News
Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 16th of October 2025
On 16 October 2025, the total transacted value reached AED 1,984.6 million. Off-plan dominated with AED 1,114.3 million (56.1%), while Ready accounted for AED 870.3 million (43.9%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 955.2 | 495.3 |
Villas | 124.0 | 237.2 |
Hotel Apts & Rooms | 3.0 | 31.1 |
Commercial | 32.1 | 106.6 |
Total | 1,114.3 | 870.3 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1,114.3 million
Flats: AED 955.2 m (85.7%)
Villas: AED 124.0 m (11.1%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 3.0 m (0.3%)
Commercial: AED 32.1 m (2.9%)
Off-plan activity was led decisively by flats, with limited hospitality and commercial volumes.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 870.3 million
Flats: AED 495.3 m (56.9%)
Villas: AED 237.2 m (27.3%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 31.1 m (3.6%)
Commercial: AED 106.6 m (12.2%)
Ready transactions skewed to flats, with notable villa and commercial participation.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
A balanced day overall, with off-plan still edging ready. The flat-led mix signals steady end-user and investor demand; elevated ready villas and commercial trades suggest selective repositioning ahead of year-end launches.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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