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Recent regional developments are weighing on sentiment, not fundamentals, in the UAE property market, with activity slowing but demand holding steady. Off-plan continues to drive transactions, leasing is stabilizing, and buyers are becoming more selective, as price adjustments reflect a market correction rather than distress. The shift signals a more measured, strategy-led phase shaped by uncertainty—but not weakened demand.
07/04/2026
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.
