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Dubai’s commercial market is shifting from volume to value. CRC’s Q1 2026 report shows sales value up 30% YoY to AED 37.9B, despite a slight dip in transactions. Offices and retail led growth, off-plan dominates at 78%, and the outlook remains strong on the back of solid economic momentum.
20/04/2026
Dubai’s real estate investment value surged nearly fivefold, from AED 148 billion in 2021 to more than AED 680 billion in 2025, according to W Capital Real Estate. The growth reflects a broader expansion in investor participation, international capital sources and property preferences, with non-residents favoring off-plan properties while residents showed a more balanced split between off-plan and ready homes.
Egypt is planning a real estate investment fund to maximize returns from New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) assets, attract domestic and foreign investment, and generate sustainable revenues to support urban development projects.
