📈 All-Emirates Price Surge
- In 2024, the UAE recorded AED 893 billion in real estate transactions, with Dubai alone accounting for AED 760.7 billion.
- Abu Dhabi saw prices jump 202% year-on-year, while Dubai rose 124%.
🏙️ Emerging Areas with High Growth
- Dubai:
- Palm Jebel Ali and Meydan Avenue: >200% growth over 5 years.
- Luxury zones: Oak Villas (Al Barsha), Westar Les Maisonettes (JVC).
- Abu Dhabi:
- Seven of top 10 fast-growing areas in places like Remah (Al Ain) and Zone 12 (Mohammed Bin Zayed City), >230% rise since 2020.
🏰 Luxury Listings Beyond Dubai
- Million-dollar listings: Abu Dhabi (352), Dubai (343), Umm Al Quwain (302).
- Key luxury communities:
- Dubai: Sidra Villas II (Dubai Hills Estate)
- Abu Dhabi: Muroor Road, Mushrif Villas
- Sharjah: Zinnia (AKOYA Oxygen)
- Sharjah: Mughaidir Suburb
🛤️ Secondary Emirates Gaining Momentum
- Ras Al Khaimah: Growth fueled by tourism and projects like the Wynn Gaming resort on Al Marjan Island.
- Sharjah: Eco-living and full expat ownership in areas like Naseem Villas (+243% in 5 years).
- Umm Al Quwain: Quiet, upscale demand, highest price per sqm (~USD 619/sqm).
🏗️ Off-Plan & Rental Appeal
- Off-plan properties remain popular due to flexible payment and resale value.
- Rental demand strong in mid-range smart homes in Dubai (JVC, Green Community, DIP).
🧭 Factors Driving the Shift
- Foreign investment inflows and ultra-high-net-worth migrants.
- Infrastructure expansion in smaller emirates (e.g., Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai South).
- Growing focus on sustainable, smart, and family-friendly communities.
✅ Key Takeaway
The UAE’s real estate market in 2025 is no longer Dubai-centric. All seven emirates are experiencing rapid growth—with mature areas like Abu Dhabi and Dubai leading, and secondary regions (Sharjah, RAK, UAQ) offering higher growth potential and attractive entry prices. Opportunities exist across the market spectrum, from luxury waterfront villas to affordable smart homes.
