Dubai’s real estate sector recorded its strongest performance on record in 2025, reflecting sustained market momentum and strong investor confidence.

The UAE expanded its national housing programme in 2025, reinforcing efforts to support family stability, raise living standards and ensure access to suitable housing nationwide.

Meraas has unveiled an expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3), positioning the area as a creative-led waterfront neighbourhood that integrates living, working and cultural experiences. Located between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Creek, the masterplan covers 18 million sq. feet and blends residential, retail, hospitality and culture. The project is targeting LEED Silver community

Dubai’s real estate market is expected to enter a more disciplined phase in 2026, with buyer behaviour shifting from momentum-driven decisions to logic-based purchasing, following another record-breaking year for the sector.

ONE Development has launched ONE Residence, a 31-storey AI-integrated residential tower on Al Reem Island, marking the company’s first project in Abu Dhabi. The development is positioned as the world’s first residential tower to feature fully integrated rooftop infrastructure for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, engineered to accommodate autonomous passenger operations. ONE Residence has

Amali Properties has awarded a AED 700m main works and interior fit-out contract for its flagship ultra-luxury development, Amali Island, to DUTCO Construction.

Dubai Peninsula is set to become one of the region’s most exclusive waterfront destinations, introducing a new standard of ultra-luxury living along the Jumeirah coastline.

Dubai Square Mall, the $49bn mega-development in Dubai Creek Harbour, is expected to open within the next three years.

Meraas, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a $517m construction contract to United Engineering Construction (UNEC) for The Acres, a new standalone villa community in Dubai. The contract covers the first phase of development, including 642 villas and supporting community facilities, with completion scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027. Sustainability features are

Prestige One Developments has partnered with Hilton to introduce the first standalone waterfront Hilton Residences in the Middle East and Africa.