By Badar Rashid AlBlooshi, Chairman, Arabian Gulf Properties
Dubai, UAE, November 2025: Dubai’s skyline has always been a symbol of ambition, but in 2025 it has become something more: a measure of sustainability, resilience and trust. The first half of the year saw AED 326 billion in real-estate transactions, an unprecedented 39 percent increase over 2024, completed by nearly 95,000 investors, each placing their confidence in the emirate’s future.
This growth is not accidental; it reflects decades of visionary planning and a deliberate move toward stability. Dubai has matured into a global hub for strategic and innovation-driven investment. The luxury segment alone recorded 1,300 homes above AED 10 million in Q1 2025, proof that Dubai continues to attract high-net-worth buyers seeking quality not speculation.
Yet numbers tell only part of the story. Behind every statistic is a policy decision, a governance strength, or an infrastructure investment designed to reinforce the city’s fabric. Dubai’s population, now over 3.8 million, continues to grow alongside its economy, creating genuine end-user demand that supports the housing market organically.
At Arabian Gulf Properties, we believe this is the moment to move from expansion to excellence. Our developments are conceived as living ecosystems—smart, sustainable and inclusive.
With 73,000 new residential units expected across the city this year, the challenge before developers is clear: to deliver not just buildings, but value; not just homes, but legacies. The strength of Dubai’s real-estate sector lies in its ability to evolve—guided by leadership, driven by innovation and anchored in trust.
