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Dubai’s office market continued to demonstrate exceptional strength in 2025, with demand for commercial space reaching levels not seen in recent years. According to our Dubai Office Market Performance 2025 report, office sales transactions surged by 53.6% year-on-year, with total sales value climbing to AED 13.1 billion, an increase of 102.3% compared to 2024. Rental rates also rose sharply, up by 22.9% over the same period, underscoring a market where demand consistently outpaces supply.
Dubai's office market delivered exceptional performance in 2025, characterised by surging prices, record transaction volumes, and robust rental growth, all supported by strong economic fundamentals and persistent supply constraints. The Emirate's business ecosystem expanded significantly, with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce registering 71,830 new member companies, pushing total active membership to 292,486, a 13.2% increase year-on-year.
Dubai's residential real estate market concluded 2025 on a record-breaking note, with transaction volumes surpassing 200,000 and total values reaching AED 541.5 billion. Both off-plan and ready property segments outperformed 2024 levels, supported by robust investor appetite, strong end-user demand, and a steady stream of new project launches. Off-plan transactions accounted for 72.9% of total market activity, up from 69.3% in 2024, reflecting the market's increasing focus toward future developments. While this trend has driven growth, it has also created concentration risks, as the market has become heavily reliant on continued launch momentum and sustained buyer sentiment.
An immense commitment to Public Private Partnership (PPP) There is no doubt that Saudi Arabia is now home to one of the world’s largest and most successful Public Private Partnership (PPP) programmes. From early water and cogeneration projects (where gas-fired plants simultaneously produce electricity while capturing waste heat for industrial steam) launched in 2003, followed by electricity projects and the […]
Oman’s hospitality sector demonstrated robust performance in the first nine months of 2025, supported by strong domestic and international demand. Airport traffic reached 11.2 million passengers, while guest volumes in 3-5 star hotels rose to 1.7 million, representing a 9% increase compared with the same period last year. Occupancy levels strengthened further, reaching 52.8%, a notable 13.1% growth over 2024, signalling that the market is effectively absorbing demand even during shoulder months. Meanwhile, average room rates (ARR) remained broadly stable, indicating that hotels are focusing on maximising occupancy and optimising inventory utilisation rather than pursuing aggressive rate increases to drive revenue growth.
Dubai's office market delivered a strong performance in Q3 2025, supported by robust economic fundamentals and ongoing business formation activities. Dubai Chamber of Commerce welcomed approximately 53,000 new member companies in the first nine months of 2025, up 4% year-on-year, and attracted 261 foreign companies, a 65.2% increase over the same period in 2024. This surge in business activity fuelled heightened demand for office space, with sales transactions reaching approximately 1,200, up 39.9% year-on-year, and transaction values climbing to AED 3.1 billion, reflecting 87.6% annual growth. The off-plan segment was the primary driver, with volumes rising 463.8% year-on-year.
Despite Q1 2025 residential unit sales transactions being lower than Q4 2024 due to seasonal factors and limited new launches, Abu Dhabi City’s real estate market regained momentum in Q3 2025, reaching its highest level of residential unit sales transactions on record. This rebound was supported by favourable economic conditions and rising demand from both investors and end users. The upward revision of the UAE’s 2025 GDP forecast to 4.9%, together with the International Monetary Fund’s projection of 6% growth for Abu Dhabi, highlights the solid economic backdrop that continues to support market activity.
