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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 8th-Jul-2025
Is It Time to End Commission Only Contracts for Real Estate Brokers? Drake & Scull enters Dubai’s real estate market with commercial project.
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July 08, 2025
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Takmeel Real Estate Development unveils its AED 1.5 billion 2025 roadmap, investing AED 550 million in flagship Dubai South and Al Barari projects spanning 350,000 sq ft. Founded in 2006 with over 100 completed developments, the company emphasizes timely delivery, design-driven communities, and transparency as Hamza Asad succeeds founder Mian Asad Bashir as CEO.
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The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED18.47bn ($5bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department.
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REEF Luxury Developments launches Dh450 million REEF 998, a 355,663 sq ft community delivering 323 studios to three-bed apartments with patented outdoor cooling and sunken balconies. Located in DLRC, handover Q2 2028, from Dh759,441, eco-steel build, flexible payment plans, integrated smart amenities.
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Dubai’s 0% property tax, high 6–8% rental yields, 100% foreign ownership and no capital gains tax attract UK investors. Branded residences like Marriott JLT and Address Zabeel offer premium returns. Focus on prime areas, Downtown, JLT, Marina, and off-plan deals with reputable developers for maximum ROI and visa benefits.
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Property Network concludes Dhs125 million, The Observatory Presidential Suite sale at Akala by Arada
Property Network sold The Observatory Presidential Suite at Akala for AED 125 million. Spanning 23,000 sq ft between Downtown and DIFC, the ultra-luxury, wellness-integrated residence underscores rising ultra-prime demand. The deal, led by CEO Furqan Tabani and Client Manager Aasim Aminuddin, coincides with Property Network’s 20th anniversary.
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DSI acquired land in Majan to develop a mixed-use commercial project spanning over 156,000 sq ft, including 10,000 sq ft of retail and 67,000 sq ft of offices across nine floors, with three-level podium parking for 147 cars. Design by Bel-Yoahah; construction is slated to finish by end 2026.
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Dubai’s H1 2025 residential market saw 98,603 sales worth Dh326.7 billion. Q2 alone recorded 53,252 transactions, a 22% volume and 49% value increase to Dh184.3 billion. Dubai Canal, still 70% under construction, saw off-plan prices jump 58% since 2022 to Dh3,563/sq ft, attracting luxury waterfront investors.
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Dubai’s real estate market is recalibrating; growth is moderating but fundamentals strengthen. Institutional investors should capitalize on stable policy, infrastructure investment, and genuine demand, focusing on disciplined, end-user–driven opportunities for long-term, risk-adjusted returns.
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"Developers who understand the importance of momentum and align their offerings with buyer demands will define the future of Dubai’s real estate market", says Sean
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Object 1 scaled rapidly by delivering lifestyle-driven, sustainable, tech-enabled developments in high-demand communities (JVC, JVT, Jumeirah Garden City), achieving strong rental yields. In 2025, it expands regionally with an Abu Dhabi branch, launches EVERGR1N eco-smart housing, and plans premium luxury projects.
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Property Finder partners with ADREC to train agents ahead of the July 7 Madhmoun MLS launch. The June 17 session hosted 500+ agents for demos and Q&A. Ongoing workshops will cover platform benefits, usage guidelines, and provide materials to ensure transparency and agent success on Abu Dhabi’s first MLS.
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Meraas and Jumeirah Group launch Jumeirah Residences Asora Bay on La Mer Peninsula: 35 bespoke homes, from apartments to ocean mansions, with private beach access, dune-inspired architecture, eco-friendly design, and curated amenities like spa, gym, and infinity pools, offering exclusivity, connectivity, and strong investment appeal.
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Dubai’s Q2 2025 real estate transactions hit AED 144.7 billion (up 26.8% Q/Q; up 39.7% YoY) with 48,519 deals. Off-plan led at AED 98.4 billion (up 82.7%) on 31,699 sales; the ready market contributed AED 46.4 billion. Rental income reached AED 9.4 billion. Growth was fuelled by infrastructure-linked zones, master-planned communities, and foreign capital flows.
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Dubai’s broker industry boasts nearly 6,000 agents and 2,285 offices, with last week of June sales hitting AED 17.73 billion. Yet commission-only pay and hefty fees leave many brokers with zero, or negative income. Critics urge regulation to guarantee minimum salaries, improving broker welfare and safeguarding clients’ interests.
Read the full article on Entrepreneur
Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 7th of July 2025
Dubai’s latest real estate transactions totaled AED 2.21 billion, with 65.5% (AED 1.45 billion) in off-plan deals and 34.5% (AED 762 million) in ready assets.
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 1,295.0 | 449.6 |
Villas | 127.3 | 171.8 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 10.5 | 16.8 |
Commercial | 14.8 | 124.3 |
Total | 1,447.5 | 762.4 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1,447,509,725
Share of Total Transactions: 65.5%
Subcategory Breakdown:
Flats: AED 1,294,972,124 (89.5% of off-plan)
Villas: AED 127,302,784 (8.8%)
Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 10,456,903 (0.7%)
Commercial: AED 14,777,914 (1.0%)
Off-plan is overwhelmingly driven by flats, underscoring strong developer focus on apartment launches.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 762,409,114
Share of Total Transactions: 34.5%
Subcategory Breakdown:
Flats: AED 449,563,048 (59.0% of ready)
Villas: AED 171,796,161 (22.5%)
Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 16,765,076 (2.2%)
Commercial: AED 124,284,829 (16.3%)
The ready segment shows a more diversified mix, with villas and commercial units making up nearly 40% of activity.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights
The dominance of off-plan flats (nearly 90% of that segment) highlights investor appetite for new-apartment product, while the ready market’s balance between residential and commercial offerings points to growing demand for completed assets. With flats leading overall volumes, developers may look to introduce more mixed-use and villa projects off-plan to capture broader investor interest. As ready-stock commercial values remain robust, we anticipate continued off-plan launches complemented by strategic releases of completed inventory to sustain market momentum.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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