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21 August 2025

Abu Dhabi Residential Market Performance H1 2025

Published by Cavendish Maxwell 21 August 2025

Abu Dhabi’s economy demonstrated strong momentum in H1’2025, driven by robust non-oil trade, foreign investment, and high business confidence. Non-oil foreign trade rose 34.7% to AED 195.4 billion. Business sentiment remained positive, with Abu Dhabi Chamber membership exceeding 158,000 companies and foreign net investment on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) nearly doubling to AED 13.6 billion. The aviation sector supported this growth, handling over 15.8 million passengers, aided by expanded international connectivity. Strategic infrastructure projects, ongoing diversification, and investor-friendly policies strengthened economic activity and attracted skilled talent, providing a solid foundation for the residential market.

4 August 2025

Dubai Residential Market Performance H1 2025

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Published by Cavendish Maxwell 4 August 2025

According to the latest statistics from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), Dubai attracted approximately 94,700 investors in the first half of 2025, marking a significant 26% increase compared to the same period last year. Of these, around 59,000 were new investors, representing a 22% rise year-on-year. Notably, UAE residents accounted for 45% of these new investors, highlighting strong local participation in the market.

17 June 2025

Abu Dhabi Residential Market Performance Q1 2025

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Published by Cavendish Maxwell 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.

27 May 2025

Dubai Residential Market Performance Q1 2025

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Published by Cavendish Maxwell 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.

19 May 2025

Oman Real Estate Market Performance 2024 and Future Outlook

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Published by Cavendish Maxwell 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.

26 February 2025

Dubai Residential Market Performance 2024

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Published by Cavendish Maxwell 26 February 2025

The Gulf’s macroeconomic performance remains impressive, with the UAE leading the charge. While macroeconomic cycles have not disappeared, investors can take confidence in the fact that their impact has been significantly less in the past decades. The positive macro signals correlated strongly with exceptional real estate performance.

8 January 2025

Dubai’s Residential Market Performance – Autumn 2024

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Published by Cavendish Maxwell 8 January 2025

Dubai’s Residential Market Performance Dubai’s residential real estate market continued to see a remarkable surge in activity throughout the first nine months of 2024. Both transaction volume and value have reached new highs, surpassing previous records. This unprecedented growth can be attributed to several factors, including increased investor confidence, economic stability, and a favourable regulatory environment. In this report, we […]

8 February 2024

2024 Real estate Market Update

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Published by Cavendish Maxwell 8 February 2024

A yearly review of the Dubai real estate market, highlighting the key trends and market forecast.

1 February 2021

Q4 2020 UAE Property Market Report

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Published by Cavendish Maxwell 1 February 2021

Our latest publication assesses the performance of the property market in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates in 2020 with a focus on the last quarter, across residential, commercial, retail, hospitality and industrial sectors.

15 December 2020

2020 Bahrain Property Market Report

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Published by Cavendish Maxwell 15 December 2020

In our latest report we take a look at the performance of Bahrain’s real estate market with a focus on the measures introduced to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 contagion. The analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the residential, commercial, retail, hospitality and industrial sectors.

18 November 2020

Q3 2020 UAE Property Market Report

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Published by Cavendish Maxwell 18 November 2020

In our latest report, we analyse the performance of the UAE real estate market in the six months since March when movement restrictions were put in place followed by the subsequent easing of measures. The analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the residential, office, retail, hospitality and industrial sectors in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates.

17 June 2020

2020 Saudi Arabia Property Market Report

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Published by Cavendish Maxwell 17 June 2020

In our latest report we take a look at the performance of Saudi Arabia’s real estate market with a focus on the measures introduced to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 contagion.

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