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Jeddah’s residential market hit a record in 2025, with 30,500 transactions worth SAR36.6bn, while Dammam emerged as a fast-growing, affordable hotspot and Riyadh slowed amid affordability pressures. Long-term demand remains supported by population growth and Vision 2030, with supply and reforms set to drive market recalibration.
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.
