Speaking at the event organised by Cityscape on October 30, industry leaders dismissed concerns of a property bubble, emphasizing that the current real estate expansion reflects genuine demand rather than speculative activity.
Ramy Zaghloul, Chief Development Officer at Aldar Investments, credited government strategy for the transformation across emirates. “We cannot thank the government enough for the initiatives and investments taking place across the UAE,” he said. “Projects like museums, new attractions, and better connectivity in and between emirates are helping all markets grow. They build trust in the economy and increase demand for real estate.”
Zaghloul highlighted that demand continues to outpace supply across most emirates, driving property price appreciation in both primary and secondary markets. “Since supply hasn’t caught up with demand, prices in the secondary market are starting to go up,” he explained. “Across every emirate, the government is delivering on its promises. Demand is strong, prices are increasing, and property values continue to appreciate.”
The CDO emphasized that the UAE market has matured beyond cyclical volatility seen in other global property markets. “The UAE is not like other markets that rise fast and then crash. Even if growth slows, the market will stay stable. With more people moving here and continued investment, I believe the good times are still ahead,” Zaghloul stated.
Saeed Mohammed Al Qatani, CEO of Deyaar, expressed optimism regarding publicly-listed developers’ financial positions. “I believe the outlook is good for public-listed companies and developers. They already have a strong pipeline of projects, and their revenues will stay healthy for the next couple of years,” Al Qatani said.
He noted that upcoming hospitality sector developments will strengthen the broader property market. “There are major developments coming up in the hospitality sector that will strengthen the market and attract more tourists. As more people visit and settle in the country, we can expect many new small and medium businesses to start here,” Al Qatani added.
Both executives dismissed bubble concerns, pointing to demographic trends as evidence of underlying market strength. “I don’t believe there’s a bubble. If you look at the population growth across the emirates, it clearly supports the market. The UAE’s real estate sector is completely different from others,” Al Qatani concluded.
Recent market data supports this sentiment. Binghatti Holding reported record profits of Dh2.66 billion in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting the sector’s robust performance. Additionally, Dubai commercial property sales reached AED 30.38 billion in Q3 2025, a 31% year-on-year increase, underscoring sustained investor appetite.
The IREIS summit brought together officials, developers, and investors to evaluate UAE property landscape trends. Speakers consistently characterized the ongoing real estate expansion as a strategic, government-backed initiative rather than a temporary surge, reflecting long-term economic diversification efforts across the emirates.
