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In today’s business environment, organisations often focus on immediate risks such as supply chain disruption, cost inflation, project delays, and market volatility. Yet one critical area is often overlooked: whether insured property values still reflect the true cost of rebuilding. For owners, occupiers, investors, and operators of commercial real estate, this is where a reinstatement cost assessment becomes especially important. […]
The UAE’s real estate market has continued to perform strongly in recent years, with sustained transaction activity and evolving investor demand. However, as regional dynamics shift in early 2026, valuers are increasingly operating in conditions where market signals are less straightforward. In such an environment, understanding how real estate is valued is essential for investors, lenders, and developers. When market […]
Abu Dhabi’s residential real estate market delivered a record-breaking performance in 2025, with transaction volumes and sales values reaching historic highs, reflecting strong buyer demand and heightened investor confidence. Total transaction volumes reached approximately 22,400 deals, up 55% year-on-year, while total sales value climbed to AED 73.2 billion. This performance was driven by robust end-user demand, sustained investor activity, and a wave of new project launches that kept the off-plan segment at the centre of market activity. Apartments dominated the market, accounting for 66.1% of transactions, while villas and townhouses also recorded strong growth, supported by demand from families and high-net-worth individuals seeking larger living spaces.
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.
