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UAE Real Estate Soars in 2025 — And It’s More Than Just Homes This Time

The UAE’s property market is booming in 2025 — and it's not just about off-plan homes anymore. From offices and warehouses to malls and hotels, nearly every real estate sector is seeing major growth. Commercial Office Space in High Demand According to JLL’s Q1 2025 Market Dynamics report, office vacancy rates have dropped to historic lows — 8.6% in Dubai and just 2.3% in Abu Dhabi. Prime...

Dubai Property Prices Set for Gradual Dip by Late 2025, Says Fitch – No Major Decline Expected in 2026

Dubai: Fitch Ratings forecasts a moderate correction in Dubai’s property market starting in H2 2025, with price drops capped at around 15%. Despite the cooling trend, the outlook remains stable, with UAE banks and developers deemed well-prepared to handle the shift. Why the Dip?Following a nearly 60% surge in residential prices from 2022 to early 2025—fueled by immigration and investor...

Dubai’s Iconic AA Tower Now Available on Freehold

Dubai has opened the landmark AA Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road for freehold ownership — a major step in expanding the city's real estate opportunities. Owned by Ahmed Mostafa Ahli Investment Group, the tower comprises residential apartments and office spaces. This move supports Dubai’s broader strategy of allowing private developers to repurpose existing projects, further energizing the property...

Dubai Residential REIT Increases IPO Size Due to Strong Demand

Dubai’s first IPO of 2025, Dubai Residential REIT, has seen strong investor interest and will now offer more shares. The offering has been raised from 1.625 billion to 1.95 billion units, mainly increasing allocations for institutional investors. This bumps the IPO from 12.5% to 15% of the REIT’s total issued units. The price per unit stays between AED 0.70 and AED 1.10, aiming to raise between...

UAE Corporate Tax: Investors Now Have More Clarity on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released new guidelines explaining how corporate tax will apply to investors in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) that are considered “qualified funds” (i.e., exempt from corporate tax). Starting from January 1, 2025, both UAE-based and international investors in these REITs will be taxed on 80% of the income earned from real estate owned by the...

Dubai World Trade Centre Unveils ‘Rise’—A New Real Estate Exhibition to Propel Urban Innovation​

​ Dubai is set to host a groundbreaking real estate exhibition, 'Rise', launched by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Unlike traditional property expos, 'Rise' aims to serve as a comprehensive platform for urban planners, infrastructure developers, and real estate professionals to collaborate on shaping the cities of tomorrow.​ Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice-President at DWTC,...

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