According to Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) the UAE together with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait show strong prospects for real estate market expansion throughout 2025 because of economic growth and decreasing interest rates coupled with state backing. These three Gulf nations will maintain their H1 2025 market expansion predict analysts who expect investors to benefit from the opportunities.
UAE: Booming Property Market
The UAE’s real estate market generated AED 457 billion ($124.4 billion) worth of transactions through the first half of November 2024 which marked an 11% gain above previous year levels. Dubai continues attracting international investors through Golden Visas along with rising tourism levels and competitive rental rates (6.4% in Dubai and 5.8% in Abu Dhabi).
The Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 expects to raise the emirate’s real estate holdings by 20 times while achieving AED 1 trillion ($227.2 billion) in total transactions. Real estate in the UAE will maintain its position as a principal economic driver since analysts predict GDP growth at 5.1% for 2025.
Saudi Arabia: Mega Projects Driving Expansion
The Saudi Arabian real estate price index experienced a 2.9% year-over-year escalator in Q3 2024 as both residential land prices rose 1.6% and commercial property values exploded by 6.4%. Real estate demand in the country will receive additional support from the successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034.
The Saudi real estate sector shows continuous growth potential due to anticipated levels of 4.6% GDP expansion and extensive infrastructure initiatives as well as renewed oil GDP growth.
Kuwait: Market Recovery Gaining Momentum
In 2024 investment and commercial real estate prices in Kuwait rose by 3.3% and 7.6% respectively but residential land values declined during this period. The sector will expand rapidly through 2025 as it is expected to achieve 3.3% GDP growth thanks to increasing credit availability and construction investments.
Outlook for 2025
The combination of economic reforms alongside stable investor confidence will cause real estate in UAE Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to thrive until 2025 establishing this sector as critical.
