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25 March 2025

Abu Dhabi Residential Market Performance 2024

Executive Summary 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. […]
17 March 2025

Dubai Hospitality Sector – Market Performance 2024

Dubai Tourism Overview In 2024, Dubai set a new tourism record, welcoming 18.7 million overnight guests—a 9.1% increase from the 17.1 million visitors recorded the previous year. This growth aligns with the strategic vision of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as outlined in the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to position Dubai among the world’s top three global […]
11 March 2025

Sheikh Zayed Road: Dubai’s Newest Freehold Area – What It Means for Investors

The recent decision by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to allow private property owners of properties on Sheikh Zayed Road (from the Trade Centre Roundabout to the Water Canal) and Al Jaddaf area to convert their ownership status to freehold to all nationalities marks a pivotal shift in the city’s property landscape. This move is set to redefine investment dynamics […]
10 March 2025

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

Introduction 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? These are all important questions in real […]
6 March 2025

Dubai’s residential property market secures record-breaking 169,000 transactions in 2024

Dubai – Dubai’s residential property market soared to new heights in 2024, with a record-breaking 169,000 sales – an increase of 42% on 2023, says leading real estate advisory and property consultant, Cavendish Maxwell. Prices saw sustained increases during the year, ending 0.9% up month-on-month in December, and 3.1% higher than the previous quarter. Year-on-year, prices rose 16.5%, with the cost […]
26 February 2025

Dubai Residential Market Performance 2024

he 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.
19 February 2025

Kuwait eases property laws around foreign ownership

Kuwait is gradually opening its real estate market to foreign ownership. It has now updated its law to allow entities licensed by the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), companies listed on the Kuwaiti stock exchange and licensed real estate funds and investment companies to own property in the country for their operations or for employee housing. While limited in […]
20 January 2025

Are urban walkway networks a new frontier of real estate valuation?

Introduction In many cities around the world, there are now pedestrian walkway networks that complement public transport and the road network. The many benefits of these networks feature in government analysis worldwide and are attracting rising interest in the Gulf: reduced congestion, fewer traffic accidents and measurable improvement in the urban environment such as better air quality and less noise.[1] […]
9 January 2025

The role of highest and best use analysis in Dubai to maximise land value

Dubai’s real estate market is essential to its global appeal, driven by innovative developments and forward-thinking urban planning. One critical component of real estate valuation in this market is the concept of highest and best use (HBU). This analytical approach is not only fundamental to appraisals but also a tool for unlocking the full potential of properties in a rapidly […]
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 […]
20 December 2024

How to conduct a market and financial feasibility analysis for real estate projects

In Dubai’s real estate market, conducting a market and financial feasibility analysis is essential to assess the viability and profitability of proposed projects. This analysis is a key tool for stakeholders, including developers, investors, and lenders, ensuring informed decisions that mitigate risks and maximise returns. By combining market research with financial modeling, this process offers a comprehensive evaluation of the […]
18 December 2024

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

The importance of Saudi Giga-projects 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. There is no acknowledged international definition of […]

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