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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 22-Aug-2025
GCC Real Estate Market Size to Hit USD 252.80 Billion by 2033. Abu Dhabi’s ready property continues to outperform off-plan market.
The Real Estate Report
August 22, 2025
Dubai’s zero-tax, safe, luxury hub is drawing HNWIs. 9,800 expected to move to the UAE in 2025, lifting millionaires to 81,200 (+12% YoY). 68% of surveyed HNWIs want Dubai property. H1-2025 sales rose 21%, with mega-deals in prime areas; new projects and tokenization to fuel demand.
Read the full article on Zawya
Wasl Group launched Buildings D & E at South Garden, aligning with Dubai’s FTHB program and Strategy 2033. Studios–3BR units at Wasl Gate offer early access and discounted pricing for registered first-time buyers. After a 2024 48-hour sellout, strong demand is expected; some units open to the public.
Read the full article on Gulf Business
IMARC projects GCC real estate to grow from $131.9B (2024) to $252.8B by 2033 (7.1% CAGR). Drivers: diversification, urbanization, sustainability, and AI (digital twins, pricing, maintenance). Momentum: $78.2B Q1 deals (+20%), strong Dubai/Abu Dhabi; Saudi megaprojects; rising luxury demand and tight villa supply.
Read the full article on Vocal
Beyond Living Real Estate launches in Dubai as a tech-driven luxury brokerage, led by CEO Najib Sabbagh, Chairman Hany Naguib and MD David Duke (ex-JLL). It offers sales, leasing, off-plan and advisory, leveraging AI marketing amid Dubai’s AED 530bn (+27%) 2024 growth, aiming to set new benchmarks.
Read the full article on Zawya
UAE real estate continually adapts to global wealth trends and HNWI/UHNWI demands, offering secure, connected, lifestyle-centric ecosystems. It rapidly integrates sustainability, wellness, digital innovation, and flexible living, anticipating shifts (e.g., eco-friendly designs, larger smart homes), cementing the UAE as a resilient, global wealth magnet.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Dubai Islands is emerging as a prime, affordable waterfront hub: 60km of beaches, strong connectivity and pre-completion pricing. Off-plan sales surged, 2,075 units in H1-2025 (+109%) worth AED 5.6bn; 12-month volume +329%. Prices ~AED 2,000–2,400 psf; multiple launches; long-term upside via the 2040 plan.
Read the full article on The Tradable
"Qatar recorded QR293.6m ($80.6m) in real estate transactions between August 10 and August 14, according to the latest weekly bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice’s Real Estate Registration Department."
Read the full article on Arabian Business
ADGM launched an Advertising Permit on AccessRP, mandating permits for all property ads to curb fake listings and boost investor protection. In partnership with DMT/ADREC and integrated with the Madhmoun MLS, it’s live across Al Maryah and Al Reem, standardizing verified, real-time listings.
Read the full article on Economy Middle East
Elle will launch Elle Residences on Dubai Islands with Anax Developments, its second project after Miami, designed by The One Atelier and Arquinaut. The branded waterfront tower promises fashion-led amenities and beachfront living; sales details are pending, alongside a “Model Hunt” campaign for launch branding.
Read the full article on Global Trender
Dubai Municipality and Dubai Courts will launch a Citizens’ Home Construction Dispute Resolution Center to quickly settle homeowner–contractor disputes. Municipality provides technical support; Courts operate the center. It aims to cut litigation time, strengthen regulation, protect stakeholders, and enhance quality of life through integrated services.
Read the full article on Trade Arabia
Etihad Rail’s 2026 passenger launch will link 11 UAE cities over ~900 km, slashing travel times and spurring transit-oriented growth. Developers expect Tier-2/3 areas, Fujairah, RAK, Al Dhaid, Ruwais, to see rising prices, rents and second-home demand; up to 36.5m riders by 2030, reshaping housing and investment patterns.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
UAE drew record AED 167.5bn FDI in 2024 (+48.5%) on pro-business policies and sector diversity. Real estate remains a magnet, Dubai prime set to rise 8–12% in 2025, aided by Golden Visa. With global capital shifting, outlook is strong across tech, renewables, healthcare and logistics.
Read the full article on Middle East Briefing
Abu Dhabi H1-2025 pivoted to ready homes: 3,300 sales (2,300 ready; 1,000 off-plan). Off-plan fell 49.5% vs H2-2024 and 69.9% YoY; values Dh8.9bn (-33%). Ready prices rose (avg Dh2.1m→Dh2.5m). 2,400 units delivered; 10,400 due by year-end and 11,000 in 2026; demand remains robust.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
UAE proptech Coraly.ai (formerly Coralytics) raised $2M pre-seed led by Salica Oryx Fund, with EQ2 Ventures and angels. Funds will expand AI tools for agents, grow engineering, and fuel GCC/EU/US rollout, Saudi in 2025, France via SNPI partnership, initial US MLS pilots. UAE proptech market forecast AED 5.69bn by 2030.
Read the full article on Zawya
Azizi Developments’ Beachfront I at Riviera (MBR City) is 70% complete, structure finished; blockwork/plaster 98%, tiling 50%, HVAC 83%, MEP 68%; façade 29%. Q4 2025 completion remains on track. Three 20-storey towers will offer 555 lagoon-front units with extensive amenities.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 21th of August 2025
Total transactions reached AED 2.053bn. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.464bn (71.3%), while Ready registered AED 588.9m (28.7%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 1,321.9 | 340.1 |
Villas | 62.8 | 133.5 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 42.1 | 24.2 |
Commercial | 37.7 | 91.1 |
Total | 1,464.5 | 588.9 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1,464.5m (71.3% of total)
Flats: AED 1,321.9m (90.3% of off-plan)
Villas: AED 62.8m (4.3%)
Hotel Apt. & Rooms: AED 42.1m (2.9%)
Commercial: AED 37.7m (2.6%)
Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly apartment-led, with flats contributing nine-tenths of value.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 588.9m (28.7% of total)
Flats: AED 340.1m (57.8% of ready)
Villas: AED 133.5m (22.7%)
Hotel Apt. & Rooms: AED 24.2m (4.1%)
Commercial: AED 91.1m (15.5%)
Ready transactions were more diversified; apartments led, villas provided a solid quarter share, and commercial made a notable mid-teens contribution.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s results underscore apartment-centric demand, particularly in off-plan.
Ready market breadth (notably villas and commercial at 38% combined) points to healthy end-user and business activity.
With off-plan holding a 71% share, developers’ apartment launches remain the principal driver, while sustained ready-villa interest signals continued appetite for move-in options and upgrader demand.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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