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Dubai’s real estate market grew significantly in Q1 2025. 7 out of 10 residents want to retire in The UAE, underestimating their long-term needs. The UAE has introduced new tax regulations.
The Real Estate Report
April 07, 2025
We had only 3 working days last week, so we will do a weekend news round-up instead of the weekly review.
The UAE has introduced new tax regulations for Qualifying Investment Funds to attract investment. These offer tax exemptions, flexibility on ownership rules, fairer enforcement, partial real estate income taxation, and simplified compliance for foreign investors.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Ajman has introduced a new real estate law to attract investment, boost transparency, and protect investor rights amid a UAE-wide property boom. The law targets designated areas and supports ongoing sector growth, as Ajman recorded Dh20.5 billion in property deals in 2024, up 21% from 2023.
Read the full article on MSN
Is this startup the next billion dollar buyout?
Imagine investing in Ring before its $1.2B buyout by Amazon
Or Nest, before Google's $3.2B acquisition.
By the time we hear about industry-changing companies, it’s usually too late. But right now, there’s a smart home startup making their way to homes in America. This tech startup is RYSE, and unlike Ring, you can still invest before their $1.90 round closes May 30.
Like how Ring disrupted home security, this company is revolutionizing smart blinds & shades.
With $10M+ in revenue, 200% YoY growth, and sold in 127 Best Buy stores, they are primed for massive expansion and forecast 5X in revenue this year.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Email may contain forward-looking statements. See US Offering for details. Informational purposes only.
Dubai Land Department and VARA have partnered to integrate property tokenisation with the real estate registry, enabling fractional ownership and boosting market liquidity. This global-first initiative supports Dubai’s 2033 real estate and economic goals, promoting innovation, inclusion, and tech-driven growth in the property sector.
Read the full article on One Arabia
Bayut and dubizzle have inaugurated a new 45,000 sq ft hub at Dubai CommerCity, reinforcing their Proptech leadership. The facility will host 400+ employees, support innovation, and boost digital commerce. Key initiatives like TruEstimate™ and TruBroker™ highlight their impact on real estate transparency and growth in the UAE.
Read the full article on Government of Dubai Media Office
The smartphone story isn’t over yet…
Uber did it to taxis, Airbnb to hotels, & now Mode is doing it to the $500B smartphone industry.
They’ve turned smartphones from an expense into an income stream - invest before their price changes.
*An intent to IPO is no guarantee that an actual IPO will occur. Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.modemobile.com.
*The Deloitte rankings are based on submitted applications and public company database research.
Dubai real estate prices tipped to increase by 5 to 10 per cent in 2025 according to analysts.
Read the full article on Arabian Busines
Dubai’s real estate market grew significantly in Q1 2025, with AED 114.08B in transactions—up 29% year-on-year. Off-plan and ready property sales surged, while rents rose 14%. Investor confidence remains strong, with prices projected to rise 5–10% amid the delivery of 72,000+ new units this year.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai’s property boom is fueling demand for fully furnished, ready or near-ready apartments, letting buyers rent them out or move in immediately. Despite a premium price, investors favor quick returns, with rising offers from both developers and existing owners keen to capitalize on the trend.
Read the full article on Gulf News
The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED8.9bn ($2.4bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
Amid global trade tensions and economic uncertainty, the UAE stands out for its stability, favorable tax regime, and investor-friendly policies. Its neutral stance and economic strategy attract high-net-worth individuals and businesses, fueling a real estate boom and positioning the country as a global hub for investment and growth.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Holding, RTA have awarded the contract for constructing direct access points to Dubai Islands from Bur Dubai side.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
A new survey shows 7 in 10 UAE residents want to retire in the country, especially high earners. While most feel optimistic about funding retirement, many underestimate long-term needs. Experts warn that gratuity alone isn’t enough and stress the importance of active saving, investing, and workplace retirement schemes.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
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