Market Intelligence
Dubai Market Overview
Q1–Q2 2025 · All data sourced from DLD, RERA and developer disclosures
Market Avg PSF
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Transactions (30d)
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Price Growth YoY
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Fastest in 5 years
Hottest Area
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Heat Score
Best Yield Area
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Gross Rental Yield
Transaction Volume & Value
12-month trend · All Dubai
PSF Price Trend — Top 4 Areas
12-month price per sqft movement
Gross Rental Yield by Area
Green ≥7% · Gold 6–7% · Blue <6%
🔥 Hottest Areas
Composite heat score
Latest DLD Transactions
Most recent sales and rentals
Market at a Glance
Key ratios — May 2025
OFF-PLAN SHARE
69%
of all transactions
CASH BUYERS
54%
of all transactions
FOREIGN BUYERS
63%
of residential
AVG NET YIELD
6.8%
gross yield, market-wide
GOLDEN VISA MIN
AED 2M
10-year residency
DLD TRANSFER FEE
4%
+ ~2% agent + fees
Area Analytics
Area Intelligence
Click any row for full breakdown · Data: DLD Q1 2025 · Sort by any column
All PSF values sourced from DLD registered transactions (last 30 days). Yields computed from DLD Ejari rental contracts where available.
Live Data
DLD Transaction Feed
Recent sales and rental registrations · Source: Dubai Land Department
Development Pipeline
Off-Plan Tracker
Active projects · Launch price vs current resale premium · Developer score based on delivery track record
Tracked Projects
12
Avg Premium vs Launch
+12.8%
Near Completion (>60%)
3
Scarce (<100 units left)
4
Investment Tools
ROI Calculator
Full investment analysis including DLD fees, service charges, mortgage, and 5-year projection
PROPERTY DETAILS
PURCHASE STRUCTURE
Gross Yield
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Net Yield
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Annual Cashflow
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Cash-on-Cash Return
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Payback Period
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Total Cash Required
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DLD Acquisition Costs Breakdown
Property Price—
DLD Transfer Fee (4%)—
Registration Trustee Fee—
Admin Fee—
Agent Commission (2%)—
Total Acquisition Cost—
5-Year Return Projection (using 50% of historical area YoY for conservative capital growth)
| Year | Property Value | Capital Gain | Cumulative Net Rent | Total ROI on Cash |
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Advanced Intelligence
Market Signals
Advanced intelligence — the data brokers use to find opportunities before clients do
🎯 Edge Insights — What the Data Says Right Now
Absorption Rate by Area
Higher = faster selling. >8 = hot market
Average Days on Market
Green <30d · Gold 30–60d · Red >60d
Price Reduction % by Area
% of active listings with reduced asking price
Upcoming Supply (6 months)
Units completing — risk indicator for rent prices
Cash vs Mortgage Split by Area
Higher cash % = price insensitive buyers, no forced sales
Key Visa Thresholds
Important investment levels for client targeting
AED 2M
10-Year Golden Visa
Min property value. Applies to off-plan with escrow-registered developer. Property must be completed or in escrow.
AED 1M
5-Year Investor Visa (Age 55+)
Investors aged 55 or older qualify for a 5-year residency visa with a minimum property value of AED 1M. Renewable. Mortgage properties qualify with bank NOC.
AED 750K
2-Year Investor Visa
Min property value for the standard investor residency visa. 2-year renewable. Mortgage-purchased properties qualify if equity exceeds threshold.
AED 500K
Startup / Tech Founder Visa
For startup founders with company valued at AED 500K+. DIFC and Downtown areas most popular with this segment. Demand from this group up 28% Q1 2025.
Any
Employment / Mortgage Residency (2yr)
Any property purchase with a valid mortgage qualifies for 2-year renewable residency tied to employment/mortgage status. No minimum property value.
Market News
News & Market Intelligence
Curated Dubai real estate news with sentiment analysis and broker impact rating
Building Data
Service Charges Database
Building-level service charges (AED/sqft/year) — the data clients always ask for
Highest SC
AED 70 (Burj Khalifa)
Market Average
AED 22
Best Value SC
AED 11 (Dubai South)
Buildings Tracked
62
🔴 Ultra (>40 AED)
🟡 High (25–40)
🔵 Medium (16–24)
🟢 Low (<16)
💡 Broker Tips: How to Use This Data
• ROI comparison: A unit with AED 70/sqft SC vs AED 14/sqft on a 1,500 sqft apartment = AED 84,000 difference in annual expenses — that's often more than one month's rent.
• Objection handling: When a client hesitates on price, show them the SC comparison — a cheaper building with high SC may cost more annually than a pricier building with low SC.
• Yield accuracy: Always subtract service charges when showing net yield. Gross yield can be misleading without this context.
• Hotel-branded residences: Ultra SC ratings are common (AED 38–70) because they include concierge, pools, gym, security. Factor into rental income potential (STR may offset).
CEG Edge
Distressed & Motivated Seller Deals
Real opportunities — official asking vs what they'll actually accept · Keep confidential
Active Deals
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tracked now
Avg Discount vs Official
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from published PSF
High Urgency
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sellers with deadline
Seller Paying Fees
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DLD or agent covered
Avg Days Listed
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before offer
Official PSF vs Real Market PSF — By Area
Real market = what motivated/distressed sellers actually accept · Gap = your negotiation room
| Area | Official PSF (DLD) | Real Market PSF | Gap (AED) | Discount % | Main Driver |
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CEG Intelligence
CEG Reality Check
Select an area and unit type — see the true market price vs DLD official data
DLD Official Avg
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vs 12 months ago
AVG SIZE
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PRICE / SQFT
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EST. ANNUAL RENT
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GROSS YIELD
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CEG Reality Check
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vs DLD official
PRICE DISCOUNT
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PSF REALITY
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REALITY RENT
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REALITY YIELD
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12-Month Price History
Average transaction price for selected unit type
All Unit Types — Area Comparison
Click any row to switch unit type · Highlighted row = currently selected
| Unit | Size | CEG Price Check | CEG Rent Check | CEG MKT Yield | DLD Price | DLD Rent | DLD Yield |
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