Real estate activity across the GCC surged in the first quarter of 2025, with total transactions reaching an estimated $78.2bn. This is a year-on-year increase of over 20%, according to new data from leading proptech firm Sakan.

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed 11 strategic agreements with a range of local and international partners, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and service excellence in the real estate sector. The signings took place at the International Property Show (IPS) 2025.

Dubai’s real estate sector posted its strongest first-quarter performance in over a decade. Both transaction volume and value reached historic levels according to Property Finder’s Q1 2025 Insights.

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has unveiled a new real estate alliance aimed at enhancing the emirate’s global investment appeal.

Blockchain tech firm Serenity has partnered with MTA Real Estate to launch a blockchain-powered real estate investment portal for global crypto holders.

Dubai Land Department is set to welcome global investors, developers, and industry leaders at the 21st edition of International Property Show (IPS) in Dubai from 14–16 April.

Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector is set for significant expansion, with 38,700 new residential units expected by 2028 to meet growing demand. According to Cavendish Maxwell’s latest report, 10,800 units are due for delivery this year, followed by 6,000 in 2026.

The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) has introduced the ‘Tayseer’ initiative to help unit owners settle overdue service fees through flexible six-month payment plans.

Dubai has launched the pilot phase of the Real Estate Tokenization Project which aims to attract international technology firms, open new investment channels, and diversify property ownership by enabling multiple investors to co-own a single asset through tokenized real estate.

Dubai’s Alta Real Estate Development has joined forces with Parisian fashion house Maison Margiela to create the brand’s first residential project in the city.