UAE Developers to Target $110.83T U.S. Market at APEX 2025 in Miami

UAE real estate developers are gearing up to tap into the lucrative US$110.83 trillion American real estate market at the 2nd America Property Exhibition (APEX) 2025, scheduled to take place from September 15–17 at the Miami Convention Centre.

Organized by international event platform MIE Events and supported by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), APEX 2025 will bring together over 100 global exhibitors from 15 countries, including top UAE developers, brokers, investors, and government stakeholders. The three-day summit will serve as a major catalyst for cross-border real estate and construction investment between the UAE and the U.S.

UAE Eyes U.S. Real Estate Boom

The timing of APEX is strategic. It follows the UAE’s recent announcement of a US$1.4 trillion investment outlay into the U.S. economy over the next decade, targeting sectors like AI infrastructure, semiconductors, housing, energy, and American manufacturing.

A report by Statista reveals that the U.S. housing market alone is nearing US$50 trillion, with residential real estate forecasted to reach a staggering US$110.83 trillion by 2025, more than double its value a decade ago.

Foreign Investment: The Numbers Behind the Opportunity According to the U.S. National Association of Realtors, foreign investors purchased 54,300 properties worth US$42 billion between April 2023 and March 2024. Of this:

• US$22.6 billion came from foreign buyers residing in the U.S.
• US$19.4 billion came from overseas investors.
• 2% of the U.S.'s $2.1 trillion total existing-home sales were by international buyers.

Florida remains the top destination for these purchases, accounting for 20%, followed by Texas (13%), California (11%), and Arizona (5%).

Miami-Dade County, one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, has seen a 43% year-over-year rise in inventory, hinting at a potential market adjustment despite ongoing price growth—making it ripe for foreign investment and partnerships.

UAE Developers Expanding into U.S. Market

Several leading UAE developers are actively expanding into the American real estate landscape. Among them:

• DAMAC Group is heavily investing in U.S.-based data center infrastructure.
• Sobha Realty has announced plans for 8–10 projects across the U.S., with a focus on Texas.
• MAG Group, Mulk Holding, Dar Global, and IGO are also exploring premium housing and mixed-use community developments in key U.S. cities.

This builds on a broader trend, Americans rank among the top 10 foreign investors in UAE real estate, a trend APEX 2025 aims to deepen in both directions.

APEX 2025: What to Expect

The exhibition will host:

• 3,000+ professional realtors
• 100+ global property projects
• 150 international speakers and experts
• 100+ VIP buyers and institutional investors
• Dedicated pavilions from UAE, India, Turkey, Ghana, Portugal, Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan, OECS, and Hong Kong

The APEX Summit agenda will cover high-impact themes such as:

• U.S. - UAE investment flows
• The Miami market outlook
• Smart cities and sustainable development
• PropTech, AI, and climate-responsive construction
• Youth innovation and the Africa-focused YORA Summit
• Multi-family real estate and affordable housing

APEX Awards & Government Support

The APEX Gala Awards will recognize innovation and leadership across the global real estate sector. To be eligible, exhibitors must secure a 24+ sqm exhibition stand. Final nominations close July 31, 2025, and the judging panel will include high-ranking figures from real estate institutions, including the Dubai Land Department.

APEX 2025 is officially supported by:

• Office of the Mayor of Miami Beach
• Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
• City of Miami

These bodies are also facilitating fast-track visa application processing for global attendees.

Zahoor Ahmed, Vice-President for Strategy and Partnerships at MIE Events, noted:

“APEX is designed to be the leading international real estate platform in the U.S., promoting global investment, innovation, and partnerships in the property sector.”

He added:

“Our strategic alliance with the Dubai Land Department allows us to position the UAE at the heart of global real estate conversations—opening the doors for mutual investment between the Middle East and North America.”

APEX 2025 comes at a pivotal time for UAE-based developers looking westward. The event serves not only as a high-value exhibition but as a launchpad for long-term economic cooperation, with the real estate sector acting as a bridge between the Gulf and the American continents.

For developers, investors, and real estate professionals, the opportunity to position themselves in the world’s largest real estate market has never been more timely.