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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 17-Sep-2025
72 percent of UAE home seekers plan to buy property within next six months. Abu Dhabi has approved over 30m sqm of new projects in H1 2025.
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September 17, 2025
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WeProperties launched a DFSA-regulated platform letting global investors buy fractional shares in Dubai/UAE rental properties. Investments are registered, funds held in segregated accounts, and management is handled end-to-end. With 600 users in two months, it targets inclusive, transparent access and aims to become a leading real-estate investment brand.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Dubai real estate kept surging in 2025, May–Aug transactions rose 26% vs early-year, with off-plan at 58%. August hit 17,879 deals worth Dh42.4bn; prices up 16% YoY; yields 6.8%. A shift from renting to owning accelerates, aided by a new first-time buyer programme and competitive mortgages.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi’s IREIS 2025 closed with AED2.78tn ($758.79bn) in active projects as housing demand outpaces supply, driving record sales and new developer launches.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
Emirates Islamic will finance and manage escrow for GJ Properties’ 44-storey Biltmore Residences in Al Sufouh, releasing funds by construction milestones to boost investor confidence. The 448-unit project is 70% complete, targeting early-2026 handover amid Dubai’s surging luxury property market and strong $10m+ sales.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Dar Global has acquired a 28,800sqm plot in Jeddah to develop a $1bn mixed-use project with luxury residences, retail, offices, and serviced apartments.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
UAE buyer intent remains strong, 70% in July and 72% in August of UAE residents plan to purchase within six months. Price expectations are stabilizing. Dubai leads a renter-to-owner shift, secondary sales up 22%, August saw 17,879 deals worth AED 42.4bn. Rental yields average 6.76%, sustaining investor appeal.
Read the full article on Economy Middle East
BEEAH has announced the launch of Phase One of Khalid Bin Sultan City, a new community in Sharjah that will redefine urban living.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
The company has started preparations for a potential initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market, Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources.
Read the full article on Arabian Gulf Business Insight
With a Fed 25 bps cut expected on Sept 17 and the UAE mirroring via the dollar peg, mortgages should get cheaper. Lower payments and higher eligibility may spur first-time buyers, refinancing, and demand for affordable homes, lifting sales volumes, though fees and potential price gains could offset.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Abu Dhabi has approved over 30m sqm of new projects in H1 2025, a 133% surge, driving record urban growth across housing, business, and community hubs.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
IREIS 2025 closed on a high, highlighting surging Abu Dhabi housing demand amid 7.5% population growth. H1 2025 transactions hit Dh51.7bn (+39% YoY); prices rose 18% (apartments) and 14% (villas). Developers plan more launches within a Dh2.78tn pipeline; 2025–26 deliveries exceed 21,000 homes.
Read the full article on Zawya
Ascendas Developers unveiled Maison Nami, a bespoke AED 46m, 10,000-sq-ft villa at Jumeirah Golf Estates overlooking the Earth Course. The design-first developer targets UHNWIs with fully furnished one-of-a-kind homes and plans an AED 500m pipeline, eight deliveries Oct 2025–Mar 2026, including AED 120m Maison Kai in Al Barari.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 16th of September 2025
On 16-Sep-2025, the total transacted value reached AED 1,994,743,064. Off-plan dominated with AED 1,318,409,784 (66.1%), while Ready accounted for AED 676,333,279 (33.9%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 1,241.8 | 367.0 |
Villas | 46.0 | 141.2 |
Hotel Apts & Rooms | 7.0 | 34.7 |
Commercial | 23.6 | 133.4 |
Total | 1,318.4 | 676.3 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1,318,409,784
Flats: AED 1,241,841,494 (94.2%)
Villas: AED 46,001,362 (3.5%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 7,008,167 (0.5%)
Commercial: AED 23,558,761 (1.8%)
Off-plan activity was highly concentrated in flats, indicating strong demand for multi-family launches with limited villa and commercial allocation.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 676,333,279
Flats: AED 367,005,631 (54.3%)
Villas: AED 141,220,166 (20.9%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 34,701,257 (5.1%)
Commercial: AED 133,406,225 (19.7%)
The ready segment showed a more balanced mix, with notable participation from villas and commercial assets alongside flats.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s split, two-thirds off-plan, one-third ready, signals continued confidence in new launches while end-user and business activity sustains the ready market. Expect pricing resilience in prime apartment stock and steady absorption in mid-market communities as financing conditions and population growth underpin demand.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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