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Dubai’s real estate sector has become a key driver of foreign direct investment, contributing 14% to the emirate’s total FDI inflows in 2024. Samana Developers reports that 86% of its property sales were made by foreign investors, led by buyers from India, the UK, and Egypt.
Key Highlights:
- FDI Growth Surge:
- UAE’s total FDI reached $45 billion (AED167 billion) in 2024, a 48% year-on-year increase, according to UNCTAD.
- Dubai real estate accounted for 14% of the emirate’s total FDI capital flows in 2024.
- Dubai Property Demand:
- Samana Developers: 86% of property sales in 2024 came from foreign investors, showing strong global trust.
- Top investor nationalities include India, UK, Egypt, and Syria.
- Market Performance Q1 2025:
- 42,000 residential sales worth AED114.4 billion, up 23.1% in volume and 29.6% in value YoY.
- Q1 2025 commercial transactions rose 23.7% in volume and 83.1% in value YoY.
- May 2025 alone recorded AED66.8 billion in sales from 18,700 deals, marking a 44% YoY growth.
- Samana Developers Updates:
- Developer has a AED17 billion+ portfolio and 4.4% market share.
- Launched 12 projects in 2024, including Samana Ocean Views Interiors by Elie Saab.
- Introduced a Happiness Centre to enhance customer service and community engagement.
- CEO Statement:
- “86% foreign investment in our properties highlights global confidence in Dubai’s economy and real estate. These numbers are proof of our dynamic market and unmatched investor stability,” — Imran Farooq, CEO, Samana Developers
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