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The number of foreign-owned real estate firms also jumped by 30% between 2024 and 2025. (Image: Shutterstock)Dubai’s main stock index has climbed more than 25% year-to-date, reaching its highest level since 2008. The growth is largely fueled by investor optimism in the real estate sector, supported by strong GDP performance and a steadily diversifying economy, now more than 70% non-oil.
Foreign direct investment rose 15% in early 2025, with international buyers accounting for 45% of all real estate transactions. A 12% increase in tourism in 2024 brought in 19 million visitors, further reinforcing demand for both residential and hospitality properties.
The number of foreign-owned real estate firms also jumped by 30% between 2024 and 2025, signaling broad confidence in Dubai as a global investment destination.
Branded residences continue to command a 30–40% premium over traditional luxury properties. New developments such as the Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai, Bugatti Residences, and Chelsea Residences have added to the inventory, which increased 23% last year.
More than 60% of buyers in this segment are foreign investors or second-home seekers.
Despite strong demand, analysts warn of a potential price correction of 10–15% due to oversupply. Dubai developers are expected to deliver 73,000 new homes in 2025, with around 300,000 units forecast by 2028.
A total of 210,000 new residential units across the UAE are expected to hit the market through 2026, which may shift the pricing balance.
In April 2025 alone, property sales in the UAE surged 95% year-on-year, reaching USD 17 billion (AED 62.4 billion), a new monthly record. Meanwhile, office space vacancy rates are tightening in both Dubai (8.6%) and Abu Dhabi (2.3%), signaling high demand across commercial segments.
Marwan Shurrab, Chief Commercial Officer at xCube, noted: "Investors are targeting blue-chip companies with solid fundamentals, this isn’t a speculative rally."
Dubai’s real estate market shows continued resilience, powered by strategic reforms, international demand, and strong investor confidence. While supply pressures may introduce some price moderation, the long-term fundamentals remain compelling.
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