The UAE real estate market closed 2025 with strong momentum, strengthening its position as one of the world’s most resilient property markets despite ongoing global economic uncertainty and geopolitical pressures.
Francis Alfred, managing director of Sobha Realty, said the year reflected “resilience anchored in fundamentals”, with steady demand supported by population growth, the inflow of global talent and capital, regulatory stability, and long-term national planning.
He said these structural strengths allowed the market to absorb new supply without major disruption to prices. According to Alfred, the sector’s performance also highlighted a growing level of maturity among buyers, who became more selective and focused on quality, delivery timelines, location and long-term value.
Projects backed by strong execution and clear urban planning consistently outperformed, he noted. Buyers, he added, were willing to act decisively when developments were credible and clearly defined, defying expectations that uncertainty would lead to hesitation.
One of the most notable surprises over the past year was the decisiveness of buyers,” Alfred said, adding that decision-making shifted away from short-term price considerations towards construction quality, delivery assurance and developer credibility.
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