Highlights of the week | 17th October – 23rd October 2025
Sharjah real estate market booms with 58.3% growth in 2025 (17th October 2025)
Sharjah’s real estate deals surged 58.3% to a record AED 44.3 billion in the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong sales, AED 10.7 billion in mortgages, and participation from 121 nationalities. Fourteen new projects underscored continued growth and investor confidence.
Dubai property market surpasses 2024 total sales in just 290 days (18th October 2025)
Dubai’s real estate market hit a record AED 525.87 Bn in sales in 2025, surpassing 2024. Total transactions reached AED 709.26 Bn, led by Business Bay. Experts cite strong demand and the Real Estate Strategy 2033, predicting 10–15% growth in 2026.
Ellington Properties launches Mercer House, a design-led icon in uptown Dubai (20th October 2025)
Ellington Properties awarded an AED 1 Bn contract for Mercer House in Uptown Dubai, featuring two luxury towers with residences, retail, and wellness spaces, strengthening the area’s lifestyle appeal.
Sobha Realty expands Northern Emirates portfolio with launch of
Sobha Aquacrest (22nd October 2025)
Sobha Realty launched Sobha AquaCrest in its US$20 Bn Downtown UAQ project — a five-tower, eco-friendly community offering 1–3 BR homes set for 2029 handover.
Alef Group expands forest-inspired community with launch of Phase 2 in Sharjah
(22nd October 2025)
Alef Group launched Phase 2 of its AED 2.5 Bn Sharjah project, a forest-inspired community offering 1–3 BR apartments, expanded green spaces, and lifestyle amenities, emphasizing sustainable, walkable urban living.
Global investors flock to Sharjah as real estate market booms (23rd October 2025)
Sharjah’s foreign real estate investments surged 62.2% to AED 23.2 Bn in the first nine months of 2025, with buyers from 121 nationalities, led by India, Syria, and Pakistan. The rise underscores Sharjah’s growing appeal as a stable, globally attractive property market.
Nakheel unveils exclusive waterfront villas at Palm Jebel Ali (23rd October 2025)
Nakheel launched waterfront villas at Palm Jebel Ali, offering 5–7 BR homes (7,500–12,500 Sqft) with beachfront access, panoramic Gulf views, and 11 distinct architectural styles, alongside a retail centre and mosque.
Emaar hills welcomes Dubai mansions (23rd October 2025)
Emaar launched Dubai Mansions in Emaar Hills — ultra-luxury 10,000–20,000 Sqft homes with premium amenities, landscaped parks, and golf course access, part of a AED 100 Bn masterplan for 40,000 residences.
