The latest RICS Global Commercial Property Monitor reveals the United Arab Emirates is maintaining its impressive commercial real estate growth trajectory. With a Commercial Property Sentiment Index (CPSI) reading of +34, the market shows robust performance across all major sectors.
Key highlights from the report include:
- Prime office properties expected to lead rental and capital growth
- Only 14% of respondents reported an increase in available leasable space
- Strong investor sentiment from local and international buyers
- Global capital inflows driven by economic diversification and regulatory transparency
Abdullah Al Akaish, Senior Public and Government Affairs Manager at RICS, emphasized the market’s positive outlook:
“Market sentiment in the UAE remains firmly positive, with strong evidence of occupier expansion and investment enquiries from both domestic and international buyers.”
Despite emerging valuation pressures, with 20% of respondents describing the market as “very expensive”, the overall outlook remains optimistic. This confidence is supported by expanding business activity, tourism recovery, and growing consumer spending.
The report concludes that most respondents expect capital value gains across all major market segments over the next 12 months, solidifying the UAE’s status as a dynamic commercial real estate market in the Middle East.
For context, this growth aligns with broader regional trends, such as Dubai’s remarkable real estate performance, which saw 50,000 homes sold and office rents jump 35% in Q3 2025.
