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Dubai Commercial Real Estate Market Report - October 2024



21 Nov, 2024

Commercial Market Highlights - October 2024:
 
 
1) Market Growth
 
āœ… Property prices increased by 1.73% month-on-month, reaching an average of AED 1,473 per sq ft.
āœ… Sales transactions set an all-time record with 20,460 deals, marking a 13.4% increase from September.
āœ… Year-on-year price growth stood at 17.22%, reflecting steady buyer confidence. 


2) Commercial Property Transactions
 
āœ… Office spaces, hotel apartments, and vacant land were the highest transacted commercial property types.
āœ… Commercial property sales represented less than 5% of total transactions, as residential sales dominated the market.


3) Off-Plan and Resale Activity
 
āœ… Off-plan sales accounted for 72.6% of total sales, with continued demand for properties under construction.
āœ… Resales comprised 31.2% of the market, with a slight decrease in activity compared to the previous month.
 
4) Development and Supply
 
āœ… A record-breaking 99,000 new residential units were launched year-to-date, with 15,000 units introduced in October alone.
āœ… Over 250 additional projects are in planning, signaling continued supply growth through 2024 and into 2025.
 
5) Mortgage Market
 
āœ… Mortgage activity reached an all-time high with 4,318 loans, indicating growing reliance on financing.
āœ… Average loan value stood at AED 1.75 million with a loan-to-value ratio of 76.5%.
 
6) Price Tiers
 
āœ… Properties in the AED 1–3 million range dominated, accounting for 52.3% of market share.
āœ… Luxury properties priced over AED 10 million also saw growth, with 644 transactions recorded.

 

 Short Outlook : 
āœ” The Dubai market is expected to sustain its growth trajectory with cautious optimism.
āœ” Risks of oversupply loom, given the high number of upcoming units, making demand absorption critical for market stability.
āœ” Commercial properties remain a niche but important segment, with targeted opportunities for office and mixed-use spaces.
 

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