2025

Abu Dhabi:The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced a new regulation that allows companies to claim tax deductions on depreciation for investment properties held at fair value. This update brings parity between businesses using fair value accounting and those following the historical cost method. The announcement is part of the UAE Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022) and takes effect...

As the UAE’s real estate sector evolves, so do expectations for what its cities should offer. Once measured by speed, scale, and sales, urban success must now be defined by sustainability, integration, and long-term value. Facing global challenges such as climate change, infrastructure demands, and shifting societal needs, cities today must be designed not just to grow—but to endure, adapt, and...

Polytrade, a leading aggregator platform for tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs), has raised additional capital from a group of strategic investors, bringing its total funding to over $6 million. This new investment arrives as the company intensifies its focus on building scalable infrastructure for real estate tokenization, amid growing institutional demand for its modular tech stack. The funding round...

Ripple is making significant strides in the global real estate space as Dubai officially integrates its XRP Ledger (XRPL) into the tokenization of property title deeds, marking a major advancement in secure and scalable blockchain-based asset custody. Dubai Land Department Adopts Ripple for Real Estate Tokenization On July 16, Ripple announced a key partnership with Ctrl Alt, a real estate...

ADGM Academy (ADGMA) has partnered with PGIM, the global investment management arm of Prudential Financial, Inc., to launch the RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Center — a cutting-edge facility dedicated to innovation in sustainable technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and deep tech across the real asset sector. Slated to open in September 2025 at ADGM Academy’s headquarters, the center will...

Ripple has announced a strategic collaboration with Ctrl Alt, a real estate tokenization infrastructure provider endorsed by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), to offer secure digital custody for tokenized property title deeds on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This marks Ripple’s first major custody initiative in the UAE, expanding its global presence in asset tokenization across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and...

Landing at Dubai International, visitors are greeted by blue skies, the aroma of cardamom, and skyscrapers slicing through the horizon. The United Arab Emirates has mastered the art of turning tourists into long‑term residents, offering property options that promise more than a place to store luggage. For expats, purchasing real estate here has shifted from trend to global movement—unlocking capital...

Landing at Dubai International, visitors are greeted by blue skies, the aroma of cardamom, and skyscrapers slicing through the horizon. The United Arab Emirates has mastered the art of turning tourists into long‑term residents, offering property options that promise more than a place to store luggage. For expats, purchasing real estate here has shifted from trend to global movement—unlocking capital...

The UAE’s real‑estate sector has matured into a stable, investor‑friendly landscape, buoyed by post‑pandemic inflows of professionals and high‑net‑worth individuals. Yet whether it’s better to rent or buy varies sharply by neighbourhood. Districts Where Renting Is the Smarter Choice A recent report from Bloom Holding identifies eight areas where monthly rents are significantly...

Dubai’s real‑estate sector remains one of the world’s most attractive, buoyed by robust economic growth, pro‑investor regulations, and steady foreign capital. Long‑term residency initiatives and continued infrastructure expansion have reinforced confidence, keeping demand high across residential, commercial, and luxury segments. Yet off‑plan purchases still carry legal risks, and buyers must...