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26 August 2025

Unlocking the Kingdom: Housing Markets and Foreign Ownership Rules

To date, certain countries have attracted the lion’s share of overseas investment into their residential markets: Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the UAE and the United States. These countries are all characterised by remarkably lenient regulations for foreign nationals wishing to buy real estate in their domestic markets. In the UK, for example, there are virtually no restrictions at all, neither geographic, nor residency, not sectoral, nor value. Controls exist only to confirm identity and to prevent money laundering.1 The USA, Australia and Canada are somewhat more restrictive – Canada even imposed a freeze on overseas purchases of residential real estate altogether in 2023.2
14 August 2025

Dubai Office Market Performance H1 2025

Dubai’s investment landscape continued to flourish in the first half of 2025, reinforcing its status as the UAE’s leading economic hub. The Emirate attracted 526 greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, representing 86% of the national total and securing USD 3.03 billion in capital inflows. This growth was further supported by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), which recorded a 32% year-on-year increase in new business registrations, with 1,081 companies established. The Dubai office market also delivered an outstanding performance in H1’2025, reaching its highest sales activity in recent years. Approximately 1,900 transactions were completed, reflecting a 21.6% increase year-on-year. Meanwhile, the total value of office sales surged to AED 5.4 billion, marking an 83.9% rise compared to H1’2024.
3 June 2025

Dubai Office Market Performance Q1 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.
27 May 2025

Dubai Residential Market Performance Q1 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

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.
13 May 2025

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

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.
9 April 2025

Dubai Office Market Performance 2024

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
2 April 2025

Dubai Metro Blue Line: Transforming Real Estate and Connectivity

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.
10 March 2025

The Dubai Smart Rental Index – A Comprehensive Enhancement in Rental Regulation

How can tenants know whether they are getting a good deal or not? How can investors determine whether the rent currently being paid on an existing property (the ‘passing rent’) is above or below the market? And how can existing owners know on what basis they should invest in renovating their properties?
15 January 2025

Currency Adjustment Real Estate Indices: An Update to 2025

When we introduced currency adusted real estate indices six years ago, we argued that alongside multinational corporates,[1] international real estate investors are inadvertent currency speculators, facing currency risk from unhedged investments. We pointed out that they receive two returns: the performance of the real estate itself, and then a gain or loss as a result of changes in the value of the currency in which the real estate performs and that of the overseas investor. Since then the argument that currency volatility can be significant, and the return from the currency can sometimes swamp the performance of the real estate in domestic currency has been amply demonstrated.
8 January 2025

Dubai’s Residential Market Performance – Autumn 2024

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 […]
18 December 2024

Benchmarking Key Indicators for Saudi Giga-projects: Challenges, Methodologies and Solutions

Saudi Arabia has embarked upon a massive development programme as part of its Vision 2030 plan. This programme includes 14 large-scale and ambitious developments, which it is calling ‘giga-projects’. The most well-known of these is NEOM, but other projects include ROSHN, the Red Sea Project and Jeddah Central.

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