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Dubai Embraces Crypto for Government Services – Real Estate May Be Next

Dubai court greenlights cryptocurrency as valid salary and benefitsIn a landmark move, the Dubai...
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Dubai’s New Metro Line Will Cut Traffic, Travel Time and Emissions

Dubai Metro Blue Line: 30 km expansion connects 14 pivotal hubs by 2029Dubai’s Roads &...
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Smarter Roads, Greener Travel: Al Wasl Road Redevelopment Leads Urban Shift

Dubai RTA launches 5‑tunnel, 3‑lane overhaul of Al Wasl Road to cut travel time by over...
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Dubai Home Values Climb as Millionaire Influx and Infrastructure Expand Market

UAE economic outlook remains bullish amid global volatilityDespite persistent global uncertainty,...
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Venture Capital Boom in Dubai: DFDF’s Growth Signals Stronger Demand for Commercial Real Estate

The Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), backed by DIFC and the Dubai Future Foundation, announced...
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Is Dubai’s Real Estate Bubble About to Burst? Here’s What’s Really Happening in Dubai Recently there is a report by Fitch, predicting a 15% price dip by late 2025 or early 2026 in Dubai’s residential sector. This chorus is not new to the sonnet of Dubai real estate. Every time, when this market hits its new high, it starts playing, so now the “B” word is again in headlines; “the bubble”. So, what’s really happening in Dubai; The fitch is not entirely wrong, but they are not keeping the whole picture in view. If we take a closer look beneath the surface, it reveals a different story, one of calculated growth, high-quality demand and unmatched global appeal. We will discuss how: 1. When the billionaires bet, world must listen: Dubai is not just a holiday destination anymore for the big players, it is preferred as a permanent home and these people are not just anyone, they own yachts, islands and hedge funds. According to the Henley & Partners Wealth Report 2024: ● Dubai ranks in the Top 5 cities globally for net millionaire migration. ● Over 5,200 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) relocated to the city in the year of 2023. ● These buyers aren’t speculating, buying a 1bhk in JVC, they are buying villas, getting homes, which give them luxury lifestyle, security, and long-term value. These buyers indicate long-term confidence in the market and don’t panic over corrections. They think in decades. 2. Oversupply or Strategic Growth? Fitch has made the supply of 210,000 units sound like a very scary thing, but that’s just an oversimplification. These projects are not a blind supply of bricks and walls but it is a data-backed and demographically targeted development. Let’s talk about these units: ● They are affordable homes for the expanding workforce in the emirate (which is going to expand because of infrastructure projects like Al-Maktoum International airport) ● Ultra luxury homes for the elites (bugatti residences, Armani beaches and more which are selling out in pre-launch) ● Mid-market apartments in key districts for families and end-users. So these units are actually built on demand, delivering value to end-users, families and long-term visa holders, they are not chasing volume. 3. Tech is the new cement: Dubai real estate is not stacking the towers on towers, it is actually coding the future. ● Tokenization: Recently launched, government backed tokenization scheme, Prypco mint, attracted a new number of investors in the market, as this fractional ownership on the blockchain increases client’s trust and global liquidity. ● AI Powered smart homes: Dubai homes are not merely bricks anymore, they give predictive maintenance and intelligent energy systems as well as wellness automation with AI integration. ● Blockchain-Powered deals: Thanks to blockchain-based transaction systems and PropTech startups, Dubai real estate is now “digitization done right.” Game- changing visa reforms: The emirates’s real estate is not supplying on speculative demand, it is backed by structural immigration: ● Golden visa: You have mostly heard it’s for investors but according to new reforms, specialists of any field including educators, gaming professionals, luxury yacht owners, healthcare professionals and even digital content creators are also eligible ● Green Visa: This long-term residency visa is given to skilled freelancers, self-employed professionals, and other talents without any sponsor for 5 years. ● Blue Visa: This is introduced for individuals who are making contributions to environmental conservation and sustainability efforts. These policies encourage longer stays and create a natural and organic demand as people are not just investing they’re moving here, building lives, and raising families. ESG as the blueprint: Dubai’s 2040 urban masterplan prioritizes wellness, public parks, walkability and energy-efficient infrastructure, putting ESG principles as the top priority. Projects like Sustainable City and Expo City, are pioneering eco-communities with solar-powered homes, car-free zones, and circular economies. Keeping in view the masterplan, developers are also providing: ● LEED-certified buildings ● Car-free zones ● Solar-ready infrastructure ● Green, walkable, community-led urban planning So, Dubai’s commitment to sustainability is no longer optional, as the emirate is not just building, it’s building for the future. The best of them all: Even with price surge, Dubai continues to offer superior ROI and lifestyle value compared to global peers: Metric Dubai London New York Singapore Property Tax 0% 2–4% 1–3% 3–4% Average ROI 6–8% 3–5% 2–4% 3–5% Capital Gains Tax 0% 20–28% Up to 30% Up to 22% No inheritance tax. No capital gains tax. High rental yields. Add that to a luxury lifestyle in a tax-neutral environment, and Dubai’s comparative advantage is clear. Conclusion; correction not a collapse: So, according to Fitch’s correction projection, some mid-market sectors may face it. That’s very normal for a maturing global market but calling it a bubble will not be the right term to use. Dubai in 2025 is: ● Diversified (from investors to property types) ● Digitally advanced (tokenization, AI, blockchain) ● Demographically strong (residents, not just speculators) ● Globally competitive (on price, policy, and planning) So before you second-guess Dubai, take a good look at the fundamentals.

Recently there is a report by Fitch, predicting a 15% price dip by late 2025 or early 2026 in...
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Abu Dhabi’s Property Boom Continues: Fahid Island Targets Local & International Buyers With Wellness Homes

Abu Dhabi has unveiled the Dh40 billion Fahid Island project, a groundbreaking coastal wellness...
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Dubai Accelerates Mobility Vision: Umm Suqeim Upgrade Part of Jumeirah-Al Wasl-Al Safa Mega Plan

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a major upgrade to Umm Suqeim Street,...
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5.7km to 1.5km: Dubai Slashes Key Al Warqa Trip Distances With Smart Infrastructure

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled new entry and exit points connecting...
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Record 25,800 Brokers and Counting: Inside Dubai’s Booming Property Business

Dubai’s real estate sector is witnessing a surge in new brokerage businesses, thanks to the 100%...
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From Bricks to Blockchain: Real estate tokenization is here in Dubai

Dubai is again at the forefront of innovation by taking a huge leap in the real estate industry,...
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Dubai South Advances Urban Resilience with New Stormwater Tunnel Project

Dubai Municipality and Dubai South have signed a strategic partnership agreement worth AED 150...
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