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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 27-Mar-2025
50% surge in lease contracts. Emaar Properties announces 100% dividend payout. Ras Al Khaimah real estate transactions surge 25,000% in 7 years. UAE project spending up 15.4% in 2024.
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Citi Developers has launched AGUA at Dubai Islands, a luxury real estate project blending architecture, nature, and smart living. Featuring AI-powered homes, wellness amenities, and striking design, AGUA sets a new standard for high-end, experiential living following the success of their previous project, Allura.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
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Azizi Developments has achieved a major milestone with its newest residential project, Azizi Ruby, selling 80 percent of released units within months of launch, the company announced today.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
Dubai Dunes Properties, founded in 2023 by Mohamed Ali, sold a Jumeirah Bay Island villa for a record Dh330M. With an investment-driven, wealth management-style approach, the Emirati-led firm is rapidly expanding, targeting HNWIs and aiming to be among Dubai’s top 20 brokerages by 2025.
Read the full article on Gulf News
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Ajman recorded Dh4.93B in rental transactions in 2023, up Dh1.65B from 2022, driven by affordability, modern amenities, and smart services. Residents praise its quality of life, while rising demand and flexible payment plans attract investors. The emirate is positioning itself as a key hub for sustainable urban growth.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Emaar Properties approved a 100% dividend payout of AED8.8B after a strong 2024, with AED70B in sales (up 72%) and AED35.5B in revenue (up 33%). Backed by a AED110B sales backlog, Emaar emphasized innovation, sustainability, and tech-driven growth aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 vision.
Read the full article on Zawya
Ras Al Khaimah’s real estate market has surged, with transaction volumes up 25,000% since 2017. June 2024 transactions hit Dh2.5B, driven by infrastructure growth, rising tourism, and beachfront demand. Mortgage activity and completed projects signal strong investor confidence and RAK’s emergence as a major investment destination.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Ras Al Khaimah will host its first International Real Estate Investment Summit (IREIS) on May 20–21, 2025, showcasing its booming property market. The event will unite global investors, spotlight major projects like Wynn Al Marjan Island, and highlight RAK’s rise as a premier, sustainable investment destination.
Read the full article on Zawya
Aldar has launched the second phase of Mandarin Oriental Residences in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, offering 113 luxury homes. Designed by BIG and Lillian Wu Studio, the residences feature bespoke interiors, premium amenities, and Mandarin Oriental service, blending cultural elegance with modern luxury and sweeping views of iconic landmarks.
Read the full article on Travel and Tour World
UAE capital spending rose 15.4% to AED20.7B in 2024, boosting non-oil sectors like real estate, tourism, and transport. Dubai led property growth with a 42.5% surge in transactions, driven by strong apartment and off-plan sales. Abu Dhabi saw a dip overall but a 55.2% rise in ready apartment sales.
Read the full article on Zawya
UAE developer Alef has appointed CC7 as the main contractor for its AED1.1B Al Mamsha Raseel project in Sharjah. Set for completion by December 2028, the development will deliver 1,915 residential units across 11 buildings, blending luxury, sustainability, and water-themed community living within the Al Mamsha Sharjah community.
Read the full article on Zawya

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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 26th of March 2025
Total Transactions: AED 499.5 Million (The numbers reported on RERA website are suspiciously low, we haven’t had the chance to verify it with RERA)
The Dubai real estate market continued its upward momentum on 26 March 2025, recording a total transaction value of AED 499,514,792 across off-plan and ready property segments.
Off-plan transactions dominated the day, accounting for 73.5% of the total market activity. Ready property transactions made up 26.5% of the day’s total.
Category | Off-Plan (AED Millions) | Ready (AED Millions) |
---|---|---|
Flats | 284.3 | 78.6 |
Villas | 73.3 | 27.1 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 0 | 17.3 |
Commercial | 9.3 | 9.7 |
Total | 366.9 | 132.6 |
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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