Real Estate News in the UAE for the month of March 2025
- ADREC Announces Madhmoun
- Dubai Records Bumper First Quarter
- ADHA Commences Al Ain Villa Project
- DLD Launches Tokenisation
- New Housing Programme in Abu Dhabi
- Abu Dhabi Targets Overcrowding
- Real Estate Transactions Surge in Sharjah
- DLD and REACH Partnership
- FAQs
The UAE real estate market is off to a good start in 2025, with growing interest in new developments and trends. Demand for residential and commercial properties has surged as investors and tenants capitalise on promising opportunities. On that note, here’s the UAE real estate news that made headlines in March 2025.
UAE Real Estate News 2025
ADREC Introduces Madhmoun
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) recently announced the launch of the capital’s first MLS or Multiple Listing Platform. Madhmoun, which means “verified” in Arabic, will serve as a central platform for real estate transactions, making such processes more efficient for brokers, developers and buyers.
Apart from ensuring that all listed properties are verified, the service will provide users access to the latest property data, allowing for more informed decisions. Additionally, it will minimise issues like listing fragmentation by improving property visibility. Broker activity is also expected to improve as the platform will contain the most accurate and updated data on any area.
Dubai Real Estate Has a Promising First Quarter
Dubai’s real estate market recorded the second-highest quarterly sales in the emirate, worth AED 142.7 billion in the first quarter of the current year. This marked a 30.3% increase in value from last year.
Notable transactions from Q1 2025 include plot sales worth AED 35.5 billion, villa sales increasing year-on-year to AED 41.8 billion, commercial sales at AED 3.6 billion, and apartment sales totaling AED 62.3 billion.
ADHA Commences Handover of Villa Project in Al Ain
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre and Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) have jointly begun the handover of a $270M villa project in Al Ain. The development includes 306 villas and will be handed over to Emirati beneficiaries in Al Saad once complete.
The 5-bedroom villas span 505 sq. m., each constructed on plots spanning 2,025 sq. m. The development encompasses an integrated community, commercial complexes, three mosques, a majlis and 34 parks.
The DLD Launches Tokenisation Project
In other Dubai real estate news, the Dubai Land Department made headlines as it unveiled the pilot phase of the Real Estate Tokenisation Project. The launch, done in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), officially established the DLD as the first Middle Eastern property registration entity that requires property title deed tokenisations.
A part of the initiative was a workshop titled Real Estate Tokenisation conducted by the DLD, which brought together global proptech firms specialising in the tech.
New Housing Programme Launched in Abu Dhabi
A new Value Housing Programme was launched by the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi (DMT) to enhance versatility in the capital’s property market. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the DMT and Sdeira Group to develop various residential and commercial assets.
The initiative, which will be launched in different phases and underpins the Year of Community, aims to improve living standards for residents. A similar MoU was signed between the DMT and Central Holding Group (CHG), a leading asset management, investment and real estate firm. Shared partnerships with global experiences are expected to drive collaboration and improve the efficacy of affordable housing in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Targets Overcrowding with New Campaign
To reduce overcrowding in residential properties, a new campaign titled Your Home, Your Responsibility was launched in Abu Dhabi. As the name implies, the initiative encourages tenants, investors and property owners to obey occupancy regulations in Abu Dhabi.
This includes ensuring properties are registered under Tawtheeq and preventing illegal subletting. Those found guilty of violations will face fines of up to AED 500k, while for repeat offenders, fines may be extended to AED 1M.
Property Transactions in Sharjah Hit Record in February
Real estate transactions across several areas in Sharjah were worth AED 3.5 billion in February 2025, as the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported. Over 7,768 transactions occurred. Among these were 424 mortgages, while those in sales amounted to 17.4% of the total.
Sales transactions included a range of commercial, residential, agricultural and industrial real estate properties. The data, which covers over 373 subdivided units and 723 vacant plots, showcases the variety of investment opportunities in the third largest emirate.
DLD and REACH Announce Partnership
Leading property tech accelerator REACH and the Dubai Land Department officially partnered to launch REACH Middle East. The collaboration is expected to draw a specialised American investment fund in proptech in Dubai.
The initiative comes at an opportune time as the DLD prepares to host Proptech Connect 2026 — a real estate conference that invites global leaders to explore advancements in AI, blockchain and other digital solutions.
FAQs
Is it a good time to rent in Dubai?
While Dubai has seen a consistent rent rise, prospective tenants can still find areas within their budgets. Take a look at the Bayut Dubai Rental Market Report 2024 for more insights into average prices in these areas.
What are the best areas in Dubai to buy property?
A look at the Bayut Dubai Sales Market Report 2024 can give investors a better idea of average prices across the emirate’s property market.
That concludes our coverage of real estate news from the UAE in March 2025. Stay tuned to MyBayut for more updates on the latest happenings in the nation’s property sector and beyond.
