March 2025

Emaar Approves 100% Dividend Payout of AED 8.8bn ($2.4bn) at AGM Emaar Properties has sanctioned a full dividend payout of AED 8.8bn ($2.4bn) during its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This decision follows the updated dividend policy introduced in December 2024. During the meeting, shareholders also approved the auditor’s report for 2024 and the board’s report on the company’s activities and...

Palm Jebel Ali: Dubai’s New Hotspot for Wealthy Investors Palm Jebel Ali is rapidly becoming a prime real estate destination, offering global investors an opportunity to secure waterfront properties at early-stage prices, according to a report from fäm Properties. The revived development is making significant progress and is expected to mirror the success of Palm Jumeirah, providing a more...

Dubai Real Estate Transactions Reach $4.7bn with 3,886 Sales Last Week Dubai's real estate sector recorded transactions totaling AED17.28bn ($4.7bn) last week, according to the Land Department. Sales transactions accounted for AED12.91bn ($3.5bn), dominating the overall figures. Between March 17 and March 21, a total of 3,886 sales transactions were recorded. Notable Transactions This Week Among...

The conversion of qualified non-freehold properties is expected to boost demand across various submarkets. According to an industry report, the UAE’s real estate performance in 2025 is being driven by limited supply, infrastructure development, and alternative assets such as last-mile logistics and data centers. The JLL report highlights that enabling the conversion of qualified non-freehold...