Limited Aviable Supply Levels, Infrastructure Development delivery and alternative assets, including Last Mile Logistics and Data Centers, are promoting real estate performance of the EAU in 2025, according to an industry report.
The authorization of the conversion of non -participating qualified properties will boost the demand through submarkets, while the new infrastructure projects and alternative assets are expected to promote real estate development in the EAU this year, according to Ertertmance, an affectionate who is disposing of the complacency.
Real estate performance of the EAU
“Although the construction project market of the Mea region slowed down in 2024, the EAU dominated the construction projects awards during the year, ensuring the largest participation with 47 percent, worth $ 34 billion,” according to Jllllew 2025.
In terms of sectors, the EAU stood out in residential and mixed use projects, granting $ 28.3 billion and $ 4.6 billion, respectively, he said.
Taimur Khan, head of research in JLL, said that with the stabilization of inflation rates and a robust labor market, the real estate sector is a robust demand in key sectors in Bothi and Abu Dhabi.
“GDP growth has been among the strongest of the EAU compared to other CCG countries, which is a will of the continuous strategic efforts of the government to attract,” he said.
Gary Tracey, head of Eau de Project & Development Services de JLL, said that despite the growing construction costs, the real estate market of the EAU is expected to continue its ascending career in 2025, as evidenced by a robust and solid performance.
“This demonstrates the resistance and underlying strength of the market, but also underlines the need for diligent cost control and innovative solutions to ensure sustainable growth,” said Tracey.
Robust demand in Dubai
The report says that 2024 ended with a solid note for the residential sector of Dubai as sales transactions grew by 32 percent compared to the previous year, totaling AED367 billion.
The appetite of investors remained strong for the properties outside the plan, which represented most transactions valued at approximately AED223 billion, representation of 60.7 percent of the total.
Between a strong demand, developers launched around 157,000 units in 2024, as many in a single year, according to the report, citing Reidin data.
JLL said the rental market, on the other hand, recorded an annual growth of 15.7 percent in lease rates at a slower increase, indicating that interest can be short -term stabilization.
