Real Estate

The UAE residential real estate market is experiencing sustained growth, fueled by evolving buyer demands, increasing foreign investment, and strategic national reforms. Projected to reach USD 217.09 billion by 2030, the sector continues to gain momentum across both sales and rental segments. Key urban hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi remain central to the market’s expansion, while emirates such as Ras...

Dubai, UAE —In a landmark moment for Indian real estate, Shapoorji Pallonji, one of India’s oldest and most prestigious real estate and construction firms with a 158-year legacy, has successfully delivered its first-ever international residential development — Imperial Avenue, located in the heart of Downtown Dubai. Soaring 45 storeys high and offering breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa and...

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...