Where to rent or buy in Abu Dhabi: 9 key real estate trends seen mid-2025

Bayut’s H1 2025 report reveals broad price rises across Abu Dhabi, with bargains for renters in Al Ghadeer, Al Shamkha and Khalifa City and strong yields in Al Reef, Masdar City and Yas Island. Al Samha villas soared 26%. Off-plan projects like Yas Acres and Bloom Living offer early-bird savings.

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Tiger Properties sells out phase one of 255m-tall Auresta Tower; launches phase two on July 15

Tiger Properties sold out Phase One of Auresta Tower in JVC within weeks, prompting Phase Two launch on July 15, 2025. The 255 m tower offers 900 fully furnished apartments, luxury amenities and flexible post-handover payment plans. Freehold units project up to 8 % rental yield in a prime location.

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Dubai real estate developer Binghatti opens London office

The London boutique represents Binghatti’s move to attract international investment into the UAE’s property sector.

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AX CAPITAL forms strategic partnership with GFS Developments to lead global sales strategy

AX CAPITAL and GFS Developments have partnered to globally market select Dubai projects like Coventry Gardens and Coventry 66 via curated, brand-aligned channels. The alliance deploys tech-driven onboarding, VR tours, AI tools and launches investment desks in London, Frankfurt, Paris, Istanbul and Mumbai, international roadshows and a Dubai investor lounge.

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Dubai-Based 7th Key Developers Unveils Nexara Tower with Acceptance of Digital Payments and Cryptocurrencies for Property Purchases

7th Key now accepts digital payments and cryptocurrencies for property purchases, enhancing flexibility for global investors. Beginning with Nexara Tower in JVC, the firm integrates modern transactions, smart systems, and community spaces under its Innovation with Value ethos. Personalized 24/7 care ensures seamless, tech-driven urban living experiences.

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Dubai: Indian, Emirati, Pakistani investors lead in tokenised property deals

Within one month, Prypco Mint facilitated over Dh9 million in Dubai real estate tokenisation deals, attracting investors from 50+ nationalities and averaging just three minutes to fully fund properties. Sobha Creek Vistas Grande and Liv Residence sold out via fractional tokens. The sector may hit Dh60 billion by 2033.

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Dubai real estate: AMWAJ Development’s Starlight Park reaches 50% construction milestone in Meydan

AMWAJ Development has announced that Starlight Park, its residential community in Meydan District 11, has reached 50 per cent construction completion, marking a step forward for the company 15 months after entering the UAE market.

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Cityview Developments celebrates official launch of Velos Residence in Motor City

CITYVIEW Developments and Evolutions launched Velos in Motor City, a G+2P+30 residential tower with 408 units (studios, one- and two-bedrooms). It offers zero-interest 40/60 and 35/65 payment plans and three floors of amenities—courts, infinity pool, gyms, gardens and co-working lounges.

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Dubai South launches 215,278 sq ft multi-user logistics facilities with Q1 2026 completion

Dubai South has announced the launch of multi-user facilities at its Logistics District, marking a development in the region’s logistics infrastructure.

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New 190-unit residential development to come up in Sharjah

Sharjah’s ruler Sheikh Sultan approved a 190-plot residential development in Kalba’s Al Dahiyat, including a park and mosque, with 54 homes in phase one. He also inspected Al Hiyar Lake’s four-lake leisure project and a 40-hectare Arab Tiger Reserve featuring visitor viewing points.

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Dubai Commercial Property Vacancy Rate Hits All-Time Low As Businesses Flock In

Dubai’s commercial real estate vacancy rate has fallen to 8.6%, boosting rents in prime offices and malls as foreign firms arrive. Retail and super-regional malls thrive on unique concepts, while residential prices may see a moderate 15% correction amid rising supply.

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Sobha unveils ultra-luxury Privy Collection in Dubai

Sobha Realty launched its ultra luxury Sobha Privy Collection led by The S at Sobha Hartland II, a 71 storey tower with two villa-scale apartments per floor, panoramic views and bespoke amenities. Based on seven design tenets, the collection offers exclusive residences across Sobha’s elite developments.

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Ajman's real estate sector transactions up 37% in H1

Ajman’s real estate market hit AED 12.4 billion in H1 2025—a 37 percent year-on-year surge—underscoring growing demand and the sector’s key role in the emirate’s economy, said Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.

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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 17th of July 2025

On July 17 2025, Dubai’s real estate transactions totalled AED 1,446,343,806. Off-plan properties accounted for 60.5 % of this volume, while ready properties made up 39.5 %.

Off-Plan Market Performance

Total Value: AED 875,560,797
Share of Total Transactions: 60.5 %

Flats dominated off-plan sales, contributing over 87 %, with villas at 9.2 % and minimal shares from hotel apartments and commercial properties.

Ready Market Performance

Total Value: AED 570,783,008
Share of Total Transactions: 39.5 %

Flats led the ready segment at 68.4 %, followed by villas at 22 % and commercial and hotel apartments making up the balance.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights

Off-plan’s strong 60.5 % share reflects ongoing buyer appetite for new developments and pre-launch incentives. The ready segment’s focus on flats suggests sustained demand for move-in-ready units. Looking ahead, developers may expand off-plan offerings in flats and villas, while ready commercial stock, currently modest at 9.5 %, could benefit from new mixed-use projects.

Data Source: Dubai Land Department