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Dubai’s property market is shifting from speculation to disciplined, capital-driven investment. VVS Estate says strategic capital now represents 40% of activity, supported by stronger regulation and transparency. Data from Savills Middle East and JLL shows rising high-value and investor-led off-plan deals, pointing to long-term value over short-term momentum.
02/03/2026
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.
