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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 24-Dec-2025
Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing property market isn’t Riyadh. The hedge fund set can’t resist the lure of Dubai.
The Real Estate Report
December 24, 2025
Object 1 says it has sold 2,680+ units in three years, ranks top-15 in Dubai (and top-3 in JVC/JVT), won multiple awards, and is expanding beyond Dubai. It opened an Abu Dhabi office and plans 2026 launches in Al Reem Island plus new Dubai districts, including branded and luxury projects.
Read the full article on Gulf Business
Ageing rich countries should fear talent emigration more than immigration. High taxes, weak job markets and strained finances are pushing young professionals and finance firms from the UK/France/Germany toward low-tax hubs like the UAE and Milan, boosting property and hedge-fund growth; Europe should respond with capital-market reforms and youth-focused policy.
Read the full article on Business Times
KHK Real Estate Development launched “KHK 31” in Al Warsan with On Plan Real Estate, pitching “premium yet affordable” apartments and flexible payment plans. Prices start at Dh495,000 (studios) and Dh795,000 (1-bed). Handover is expected in 18 months, with projected 8–9% returns and amenities like infinity pools, gyms and green spaces.
Read the full article on Gulf News
The property markets of Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah enter 2026 with strong foundations, but are being driven by structurally different forces. Both recorded growth in capital values, rental performance and transactions in 2025, yet the latest data shows the UAE capital shifting toward a more supply-led market.
Read the full article on Arabian Gulf Business Insight
Imtiaz Developments handed over Hyde Walk in Jumeirah Garden City, its fifth project delivery this year, after completing Westwood Grande I & II and Pearl House I & II. The developer cites 40+ active projects and a AED10bn+ portfolio. It also announced The Symphony, a AED1bn Meydan mixed-use project with Zaha Hadid Architects.
Read the full article on Zawya
Seven Tides appointed DUTCO Construction as main contractor to finish Golf Views Seven City in JLT. The 3.5m-sqft mixed-use tower (39 floors) in Cluster Z will deliver 2,697 units, including 2,621 apartments, plus 150,000 sqft of retail and dining. Amenities include multiple pools, gym, jogging routes, and sports facilities.
Read the full article on Middle East Construction news
Major Developments bought land at Ras Al Khaimah’s new Marjan Beach masterplan and will deliver a luxury beachfront residential landmark with Bayaty Architects. Marjan Beach spans 85m sq ft with 3km of beach, major open space, and planned hospitality growth, including connectivity to Wynn Al Marjan Island, positioning it as a premium tourism and investment destination.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dammam led Saudi residential momentum in Q3 with 3,000 deals worth SAR3.2bn, up 60% year-on-year, benefiting from relative affordability as Riyadh and Jeddah face price pressure. Riyadh still dominated total value (SAR17.6bn) despite annual declines, while Jeddah stabilised. New rules in 2026, foreign ownership and White Land Tax, are expected to boost activity.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Saudi Arabia’s Q3 2025 housing market diverged by city. Riyadh led value (SAR17.6bn; ~13,000 sales) but saw steep year-on-year declines and double-digit rent growth, prompting a five-year rent freeze. Dammam surged on affordability (3,000 sales; SAR3.2bn). Jeddah stabilised (7,500 sales; SAR8.7bn). Large supply pipelines and 2026 foreign-ownership and White Land Tax reforms are expected to lift demand.
Read the full article on Economy Middle East
Royal Development Holding has recorded a rapid sell-out at its latest Abu Dhabi residential project, with Phase 1 of Radisson Residences Al Reem Island fully sold within 24 hours of its official launch.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
Qatar’s residential market stayed strong in Q3 2025: year-to-date transaction value rose 28% to QR8.72bn and sales volumes increased, driven by off-plan demand (studios and one-beds). Apartment rentals hit their highest activity since 2021 (+29.3% YoY). Land deals rose 35% YoY and average prices edged up. Prime office space tightened in West Bay, Lusail and Msheireb, supporting rents.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 23th of December 2025
On the 23-Dec-2025, the total transacted value reached AED 2,596,303,316. Off-plan dominated with AED 1,858,867,235 (71.6%), while Ready accounted for AED 737,436,081 (28.4%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 1,076.3 | 410.2 |
Villas | 636.3 | 194.6 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 1.6 | 61.1 |
Commercial | 144.7 | 71.6 |
Total | 1,858.9 | 737.4 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1,858,867,235
Flats: AED 1,076,292,348 (57.9%)
Villas: AED 636,271,325 (34.2%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 1,636,920 (0.1%)
Commercial: AED 144,666,642 (7.8%)
Off-plan value was heavily concentrated in Flats and Villas, which together made up 92.1% of the off-plan total.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 737,436,081
Flats: AED 410,152,963 (55.6%)
Villas: AED 194,626,982 (26.4%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 61,090,952 (8.3%)
Commercial: AED 71,565,184 (9.7%)
Ready activity was led by Flats, while Hotel and Commercial together formed a meaningful 18.0% of ready-market value.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s trading was decisively off-plan-led, with strong absorption in flats and a sizeable villa sharesuggesting both mass-market investor demand and higher-ticket family-focused buying. Ready transactions were smaller in total value but more diversified, with notable hotel and commercial participation pointing to yield and cashflow-driven interest in established stock.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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