August 2025

The Dubai real estate market continued along its upward path in July, producing the highest number of property transactions this year, and the second-best monthly sales performance on record in terms of value and volume. A market update issued today by fäm Properties reveals that last month brought a total of 20,304 property sales - a 24.9% YoY increase – worth a total of AED65 billion, a 29.5% leap in value on the same month last year. Apartment sales showed a 28.1% YoY growth to 16,272 deals valued at AED32.2 billion, while the biggest sector leap saw commercial property transactions rise by

Dubai’s real estate sector continues to strengthen its position as one of the key pillars of the emirate’s economic growth, recording steady performance and results that reflect the market’s resilience and diversity of investment opportunities. According to data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the first half of 2025 saw the completion of 24 real estate projects valued at AED4.5 billion. This momentum is part of a wider growth trajectory, with 726 projects currently under construction across the emirate, underscoring sustained demand from both developers and investors. The surge in ongoing development also indicates the accelerated pace of project delivery to

BEYOND Developments, the forward-thinking real estate brand shaping lifestyle destinations by the sea, has unveiled PASSO, a sculptural waterfront development located on the prestigious West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah. As BEYOND’s first flagship beyond its masterplan in Dubai Maritime City, PASSO marks a defining milestone in the company’s strategic growthto one of the world’s most iconic and desirable destinations. The project launched with a spectacular Palm Jumeirah event featuring Dubai’s first-ever “screens in the sky” show, a 13-minute performance with over 4,000 drones blending immersive visuals and live stage action. Comprising two sculptural towers, Avita and Bella, PASSO offers 625 residences in a

Binghatti Holding Ltd (“Binghatti Holding”), one of the UAE’s fastest growing real estate developers, has successfully priced a USD 500 million 5-year Senior Unsecured Sukuk under its USD 1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme, a transaction that was oversubscribed by 5 times. The Regulation S Sukuk issuance attracted strong regional and international investor demand, with an order book exceeding USD 2.5 billion. The sukuk was priced with a profit rate of 8.125%, equivalent to a spread of  418 basis points over the prevailing 5-year US Treasury yield, and given the strong levels of demand the issuance saw significant tightening from its

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that construction at Beach Oasis -its vibrant mixed-use community in the dynamic, rapidly growing Dubai Studio City -has reached 94% completion. The project is progressing as scheduled, with its handover set for Q3 2025. Structural, blockwork, and internal plastering works have all been completed, while tiling, HVAC, and MEP activities now stand at 94%, 99%, and 94% respectively. Façade and swimming pool works are nearing completion at 98% and 88%, with overall finishes at 90%. Elevator installations have reached 71%, and external procedures are progressing steadily at 44%. A total