The UAE is not just setting the pace for real estate growth in the GCC—it’s defining a new global benchmark. With over $250 billion in real estate transactions, the nation is emerging as a true powerhouse, drawing international attention for its innovation, scale, and ambition.

At the heart of this extraordinary performance is Dubai, which continues to lead the region with $207 billion in real estate deals—an unmatched figure that reflects both investor confidence and the city’s relentless pursuit of world-class development. But Dubai’s success isn’t an isolated story. Across the UAE, emerging markets are rising fast, and Ras Al Khaimah is a prime example.

With $4.1 billion in real estate transactions this year alone, Ras Al Khaimah is carving out a bold new chapter, catalyzed by landmark projects like Wynn Al Marjan Island. This transformative development is not just redefining the emirate’s skyline but repositioning it as a major destination for luxury, investment, and lifestyle.

The UAE’s vision is clearly resonating across the GCC, where real estate markets have collectively recorded impressive numbers in 2024:

• Saudi Arabia: $75.7 billion
• Abu Dhabi: $26.2 billion
• Kuwait: $12.1 billion
• Sharjah: $10.9 billion
• Oman: $8.75 billion
• Qatar: $4 billion
• Bahrain: $2.88 billion

As a real estate group, Mehyou Properties, operating both regionally and internationally, we are proud to be part of this dynamic journey. The UAE’s visionary leadership continues to inspire a new paradigm of growth—one that balances ambition with sustainability, and local identity with global appeal.

Mehyou Properties has begun integrating this Emirati-standard model into our own international operations, most notably in Cyprus, where several mega-projects are already underway. Our ambition is clear, to evolve into a globally competitive, regionally rooted real estate powerhouse, shaped by the principles and performance of the UAE.

Looking ahead to 2025, expectations remain high across the UAE and GCC real estate markets. With continued investor confidence, growing population inflows, and major projects nearing completion, total real estate transactions in the UAE are forecasted to surpass $280 billion by year-end. Dubai is expected to retain its lead, while Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah continue their upward momentum. Driven by innovation, sustainability, and visionary urban planning, 2025 is poised to be another record-breaking year—solidifying the UAE’s global leadership in real estate.

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