Insights
Discover the latest market insights and hear our expert opinion
Ras Al Khaimah’s macroeconomic environment remained strong in 2025, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimated to have grown by 4.3% according to S&P Global, supported by a diversified economic base. Economic indicators also reflected sustained momentum, particularly in business formation, with new business licence issuance rising by 31.5% to 1,789 licences and total active economic licences increasing to 21,938 by year-end. In parallel, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) continued to play a central role in economic diversification, recording a 44% increase in new company registrations and expanding its business community to over 40,000 entities.
Oman’s hospitality sector delivered a strong performance in 2025, supported by continued growth in tourism demand and improving connectivity. Airport traffic reached 14.9 million passengers, up 2.8% year-on-year, reflecting steady recovery momentum and enhanced route networks. This translated into solid hotel performance, with the 3–5-star segment welcoming approximately 2.4 million guests, a 10.8% increase compared to 2024, supported by both domestic and international segments, contributing to greater demand diversification.
Dubai's retail and warehouse sectors demonstrated resilience and growth in 2025, supported by strong fundamentals including record tourism, population growth, and rising e-commerce activity. Both sectors, however, faced tightening supply conditions that shaped market dynamics throughout the year.
The retail sector experienced robust growth in 2025, with sales transaction values rising 48.4% year-on-year to AED 4.6 billion, significantly outpacing the 7.6% increase in transaction volumes. Rental activity showed signs of supply constraint, with new leases declining 15.7% whilst renewals strengthened by 6.5%, as tenants prioritised retaining space in prime locations amid limited availability, pushing rental rates 7.1% higher year-on-year.
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.
