Dubai is aggressively courting Indian property investors as it advances toward its goal of Dh1 trillion in real estate transactions by 2033 — a target confirmed by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) at the International Property Show (IPS) 2025 on Monday.
Indian Investors Lead Dubai's Global Property Market
Majid Saqer Almarri, CEO of DLD's Real Estate Registration Sector, said Indians remain Dubai's leading international property buyers. "Our mission took us to India to develop new investment opportunities because we want to bring in both residential investors and property fund managers from the region," he said at the IPS Congress 2025.
Indian buyers are drawn to Dubai by strong rental yields, competitively priced units, and a lifestyle that appeals to high-net-worth individuals — making them the top overseas purchaser group year after year.
Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033: 30 Initiatives
The Dh1 trillion milestone is a flagship goal within the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which encompasses 30 forward-looking programmes. Among the new initiatives is the Smart Rental Index, an AI-powered tool that evaluates property values by comparing building classifications and analysing rental market data.
At IPS 2025, Almarri also highlighted DLD's commitment to innovation, market transparency, and streamlined business registration and transaction processes.
Dh761 Billion in 2024 — and 110,000 New Buyers
Real estate transactions in Dubai reached Dh761 billion in 2024, driven by investors from India, the UK, Pakistan, France, the Americas, and beyond. Dawood Al-Shezawi, head of the IPS Organising Committee, said more than 110,000 new property buyers entered the Dubai market in 2024.
"Dubai draws global attention through its more than 500 international exhibitions each year," Al-Shezawi said, adding that American, Brazilian, Turkish, and Saudi investors are all increasingly active in the emirate's property sector.
Why Dubai Remains the Top Pick for Global Buyers
Dubai's real estate market continues to attract buyers seeking high returns, clear title processes, and a tax-efficient environment. With the 2033 strategy in place and targeted outreach to India and other high-growth markets, officials say the emirate is firmly on track to reach — and potentially surpass — the Dh1 trillion milestone.
