Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate Surges 855% in Eight Years to $3.56bn
Sunday, 5 October 2025
Ras Al Khaimah’s real estate market has witnessed an extraordinary 855% surge over the past eight years, reaching AED 13.06bn ($3.56bn) in Q1 2025. Driven by mortgage-backed transactions, the emirate is emerging as a hub for sustainable real estate growth and long-term investment.
Key Highlights:
- Massive Growth: Real estate transactions rose from AED 1.36bn in Q1 2017 to AED 13.06bn ($3.56bn) in Q1 2025.
- Mortgage Dominance: Finance-backed deals now make up the largest share of activity, signaling a shift to end-user demand.
- Market Transformation: Growth reflects stability, infrastructure development, and long-term value beyond speculation.
- Expert Insight: Andrei Charapenak, CEO of Major Developments, called the surge “transformational,” highlighting demand for quality housing and investment resilience.
- Strategic Growth: Expansion aligns with Ras Al Khaimah’s broader development agenda in tourism, infrastructure, and industrial diversification.
- New Demand Trends: Buyers prioritize affordability, lifestyle quality, and ownership, shaping the emirate’s next era of real estate.
