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Abu Dhabi Residential Market Performance Q1 2025

17 June 2025
Abu Dhabi’s economy recorded robust growth in 2024, with real GDP rising by 3.8% year-on-year to reach an all-time high of AED 1.2 trillion, according to preliminary estimates from the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). This expansion was largely fuelled by the non-oil sector, which grew by a record 6.2%, increasing its share of total GDP to 54.7%. Building on this momentum, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts further acceleration, with GDP expected to grow by 4.2% in 2025 and 5.8% in 2026.

Plant and Machinery Valuation: The Basics

4 June 2025
Accurate valuation of plant and machinery is essential for businesses, impacting financial reporting, investment decisions, and asset management. Given Dubai’s dynamic economy and rapid technological advancements, several factors influence valuation outcomes.  

Dubai Office Market Performance Q1 2025

3 June 2025
Dubai’s office market maintained strong momentum in Q1 2025, driven by solid economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence. The Dubai International Chamber reported a 39.0% year-on-year increase in new foreign company registrations, including 11 multinational corporations and 42 SMEs. At the same time, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce supported the international expansion of 28 local firms. This dual dynamic further reinforced Dubai’s position as a global business hub.

Dubai Residential Market Performance Q1 2025

27 May 2025
The UAE’s GDP is forecasted to grow by 4.7% in 2025, while Dubai is expected to see a 3.3% increase. This sustained economic expansion, supported by population growth and continued investor confidence, reinforces the UAE's and Dubai’s positions as competitive global hubs. In the real estate sector, Dubai’s residential market recorded over 42,000 sales transactions in Q1 2025, reflecting a 10.0% quarterly decline due to a slowdown in new project launches and seasonal factors. However, year-on-year performance remained strong, with transaction volumes rising by 23.1% and total sales value reaching AED 114.4 billion, a 29.6% increase. Apartment sales led the market, while demand for villas and townhouses also grew, reflecting end-users’ preference for larger living spaces.

Oman Real Estate Market Performance 2024 and Future Outlook

19 May 2025
Oman’s economy showed steady growth in 2024, with GDP rising by 1.0%, from OMR 40.7 billion in 2023 to OMR 41.1 billion. Non-oil sectors grew by 4.1%, reflecting significant progress in the country’s diversification efforts. Looking ahead, GDP is projected to reach OMR 42.6 billion in 2025, with a long-term target of OMR 80.2 billion by 2040, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The Sultanate also aims for non-oil sectors to account for 90% of the economy by 2040, marking a shift toward a more sustainable and diversified economic model.

Building the Future: The Role of Special Zones in Achieving Oman’s Vision 2040

13 May 2025
Oman’s Vision 2040 outlines an ambitious national roadmap for modernisation, economic diversification and global competitiveness. At the heart of this transformation are Special Zones – strategic hubs designed to attract foreign investment, boost trade, and stimulate industrial growth.

Dubai’s Office Market – Supply, Demand, and Opportunity

8 May 2025
With the world still recalibrating its relationship with office space post-pandemic, Dubai presents an anomaly. While commercial towers in cities like London, New York, and Hong Kong grapple with under-occupancy and uncertain futures, Dubai’s office market is surging ahead, defying market expectations and setting benchmarks. But behind the headlines of soaring rents and record-high occupancy lies a complex landscape, one that investors and occupiers alike must navigate with precision.

Does Stock Market Volatility Impact Real Estate Markets?

29 April 2025
No one could have failed to notice the impact that the recent economic policies of the current US Administration have had on global stock markets. The sudden raising of US tariffs to levels not seen for a century[1] has had a similar effect to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, which increased duties on already high tariff rates. US and global stock markets responded entirely predictably to these recent tariffs in a rapid, negative way

Affordable Housing in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Are Developers Ready to Deliver?

21 April 2025
The starting point to answer this question is to determine the overall demand for new build housing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The first factor to consider is population growth. The latest World Bank population estimate is from 2023: 33.2 million with annual growth of 3.3%

Dubai Office Market Performance 2024

9 April 2025
In 2024, Dubai reinforced its position as a global hub for trade and investment through strategic initiatives and progressive policies. The Emirate’s economy demonstrated strong growth, with GDP expanding by 3.1% in

Dubai Metro Blue Line: Transforming Real Estate and Connectivity

2 April 2025
The Dubai Metro has played a pivotal role in the city’s development since its launch in 2009. The addition of the Blue Line underscores the government’s commitment to seamless public transport solutions, aligning with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. With a goal to have 55% of residents within 800 metres of mass transit stations, the Blue Line will serve as a critical component of this vision, fostering sustainable growth and accessibility.

Abu Dhabi Residential Market Performance 2024

25 March 2025
Abu Dhabi’s economy has experienced solid growth, with a 3.9% GDP increase in the first nine months of 2024, largely driven by the non-oil sector, which now contributes more than half of the economy. With growth projected at 5.0-6.0% in 2025 and inflation remaining stable, the outlook remains optimistic, supporting confidence in the real estate market as well.
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