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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| “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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
