Adil Raza Khan | March 29, 2025
Property investors and Luxury Property enthusiasts all over the world keep their eyes on the Dubai real estate market developments. Well, it would have been an unintelligent move to ignore this breeding ground of real estate fortunes.
Dubai's real estate market made headlines with a record-breaking sales quarter of $38.7 Billion. With a total of 50,439 transactions, Dubai achieved its highest-ever volume of quarterly transactions.
“Dubai remains one of the world's most attractive investment destinations due to its stable economy, strong financial fundamentals, and ability to constantly find new opportunities for growth, "commented Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. Was the Prince of Dubai exaggerating? Definitely, NO!
He further affirmed, "Moreover, global investors, institutions, and businesses continue to have high confidence in Dubai's economy due to its growing profile as one of the best metropolises to live and work, its exceptional infrastructure, and supportive regulations”.
Check the highlights here that have got investors around the world to set their eyes on Dubai real estate news.
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As per the latest publication on the Middle East Economy, strong demand for prime assets (luxury properties) continues soaring higher, boosting high transaction volumes in the UAE real estate market as we proceed in Q4 2024.
According to a renowned real estate information-providing company in Dubai and Turkey, Dubai's RPPI (All-Residential Property Price Index) accelerated by 20.71% y-o-y (16.81% inflation-adjusted) in Q1 2024. In 2023 the annual increase was 20.14%, in 2022 it was 9.53% and in 2021, 9.25%.
From Q3 2024 onwards, evidently, the upward trajectory of the real estate boom is astonishingly brilliant.
The average price of Dubai apartments had a price tag quoting AED1,500,000 and that for villas was AED3,200,000 in Q3 2023.
In Q1 2024 only, the Dubai apartments prices skyrocketed by 20.43% (16.54% inflation-adjusted) and Dubai villas witnessed a hike of price by 22.08% (18.14% inflation-adjusted).
Yes, facts and figures of 2022-2024 Dubai real estate clarifies beyond doubt. When done judiciously with the guidance of experienced real estate developers and intuitively with one's market knowledge, multiplying fortunes in the real estate domain of Dubai is a reality.
Out of a total of 50,439 transactions registered in 2024 so far, Off-plan transactions accounted for 63% of the total number. Q3 2024 off-plan did 55% better than Q3 2023. This figure is an astonishingly celebratory fact of real estate in Dubai.
Dubai's off-plan property market segment has been the star player in getting the massive numbered transaction trophy, with ready-to-move-in properties in Dubai maintaining momentum and demonstrating good growth. Check APIL Properties off-plan unit listings for more insights.
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The affordability of this type of property makes it a magnet to buyers. Better and greater choices are available on off-plan properties as builders are coming up with newer innovative off-plan projects to cater to the growing demand. Off-plan units enjoy the highest Capital Appreciation.
One needs to pay only around 10-20% (usual rate) of the total property price initially and have 2-3 years of time to pay the remaining. It undoubtedly gives ample scope to arrange for the amount or source suitable financing options.
Ready-to-move-in properties in Dubai are suitable for those who are looking for immediate relocation and are ready with the price money arrangements.
As haste and hurry are not the choice of the majority, so off-plan grabbing the limelight effortlessly in the Dubai real estate market.
Learn about the off-plan property payment process and plan along with other vital information. **( Please, Interlink the highlighted phrase here with the post link of this previously written blog?What is Off-plan Property in Dubai?: A Detailed Guide Only for You)**
The domain of real estate in Dubai is gearing up to welcome 2025 with more positivity and an abundance of impressive sales chart numbers.
“The UAE real estate market demonstrates remarkable resilience, achieving robust growth across all sectors despite a challenging global outlook. Investor confidence remains strong in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and this upward trajectory is expected to continue, driven by strategic government initiatives and the ongoing development of world-class destinations,” confirmed Taimur Khan, head of research MEA at JLL.
Real estate market experts expect short-term rentals in the city to rise by 18% and long-term by 13%. New 182,000 residential constructions are estimated to be built in 2025-2026. Surely, Dubai off-plan properties will claim a lion's share of this figure!
Dubai properties are proud possessions for people with both buying-to-stay and purely-for-investment sentiments. Dubai's economy, especially the real estate market and tourism sector, has picked up its momentum and is in full-throttle now. The golden period continues if one judiciously proceeds with their property dealings.
Foreign investors and locals can attract good fortunes, collaborating with APIL Properties for reliable guidance, in all matters relevant to properties.
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Adil Raza Khan is a Dubai luxury real estate expert with over 13 years of experience in the UAE property market. He is the Chairman of APIL Properties.
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The €400K Greece Golden Visa is a mid-tier residency-by-investment pathway requiring a minimum €400,000 investment in residential real estate located in eligible non-prime regions. It offers a 5-year renewable Greek residence permit to investors and their families with no minimum stay period and access to the Schengen area.
The investment should be in a single property of at least 120 sqm, and with specific rules, such as prohibiting short-term rentals. Leasing may be done for the long term however, allowing the generation of income.
Positionally, the €400K tier offers a balanced entry point for Real Estate in Greece—combining capital efficiency, regulatory clarity, and stable rental yield potential within Greece’s supply-constrained housing market, making it suitable for investors seeking EU residency with functional residential assets.
The €250K Greece Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment scheme that provides non-EU investors with a 5-year, renewable residence visa in Greece for an investment of at least €250,000. This threshold is now generally used for certain types of real estate in greece (commercial-to-residential conversion or listed-building restoration).
Investors are allowed to include family members, there is no minimum residency period, and visa-free entry to the Schengen Zone. It is an asset investment as well as a place to live, and can be used to earn rental income or to make long-term capital gains. It remains one of Europe’s lowest-cost entry points into EU residency with structured investment exposure.
Modon & ADIB have introduced Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Financing through a partnership, allowing eligible buyers to secure up to 75% financing during the construction phase of a Modon off-plan property.
This marks a structural shift in a market historically dominated by cash transactions, where financing was typically only available after project completion. The new model enables buyers to enter off-plan developments with significantly lower upfront capital, combining a 15% payment during construction and 5–10% at handover, while ADIB (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank) funds the remaining portion throughout the development lifecycle. The solution is exclusively available for future Modon projects, giving the developer a distinct competitive advantage in upcoming launches.
From a market perspective, this framework expands accessibility, improves capital efficiency for investors, and introduces institutional risk-sharing into early-stage real estate transactions. For Abu Dhabi’s off-plan segment—which already accounts for the majority of residential sales value—this financing structure is expected to increase buyer participation, accelerate absorption rates, and strengthen overall market liquidity.
