Real estate news in the UAE for the month of August 2025

• ADHA Launches New App
• New Dubai Real Estate Activities
• ADHA Makes Home Financing Convenient for Emiratis
• Dubai Residential REIT Posts Profits
• Sharjah Real Estate Boom
• FAQs

The UAE property market continues to evolve rapidly, with new developments, record-breaking transactions and innovative services reshaping the sector. From Abu Dhabi’s fully digitised housing exchange app to Dubai’s surge in new real estate activities and Sharjah’s strongest month of 2025, here’s a roundup of real estate news from the UAE as announced in August 2025.

Real Estate News for the UAE

New App Launched by Abu Dhabi Housing Authority

The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) has fully digitised its land and housing exchange services through the Iskan Abu Dhabi app. Citizens can now list, browse and request exchanges for residential land and government housing directly on the platform, with options for citizen-to-citizen swaps or exchanges with government inventory.

The app provides essential property details and enables users to complete the entire process, including receiving title deeds, from the comfort of their own home. Supported by Teyaseer, the service also assists housing loan beneficiaries with design, contracting and construction. Strict regulations ensure that exchanges remain transparent, fair and free from financial conflicts of interest.

Dubai Real Estate Records New Activities in H1 2025

In the latest Dubai real estate news, the emirate’s property market registered 4,049 new activities in the first half of 2025, underscoring its growing status as a leading global property hub.

According to the Dubai Land Department (DLD), property sales brokerage led the list with 2,301 registrations, followed by leasing brokerage with 1,279. Other activities included land trading, property management supervision, consultancy and mortgage services. Enabled by the DLD’s Trakheesi System, the streamlined digital framework enhances transparency and efficiency across the sector. The growth reflects Dubai’s Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to foster a secure, sustainable and competitive investment environment.

The ADHA makes it easier for Emiratis to get top-up home financing

In UAE real estate news from the capital, the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has partnered with First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Al Maryah Community Bank to offer citizens more flexible housing finance options.

Emiratis who already have a housing loan and earn over AED 30k a month can now apply for up to AED 500k in extra funding, with repayments spread across 25 years. Half of the interest or profit is covered by the Abu Dhabi Government, making it more affordable to build or buy a home. Applications are simple and can be made directly through the Iskan Abu Dhabi app.

Dubai Residential REIT posts Profits

Dubai Residential REIT reported a net profit of AED 622 million for the first half of 2025, a 10% increase from last year. The growth was fueled by high occupancy and steady rental demand, resulting in revenue of AED 958 million. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 11% to reach AED 718 million, keeping margins strong at 75%.

The portfolio maintained an impressive 98% occupancy rate, while its gross asset value grew to AED 23 billion, representing a 7% increase since December 2024. Managed by DHAM REIT Management, this marks the trust’s first results since its debut on the Dubai Financial Market as a Sharia-compliant investment vehicle.

Sharjah real estate boom in July

As reported in August 2025 in UAE real estate news, Sharjah’s property market had its strongest month of the year in July. The transactions were worth AED 7.5 billion across 11,377 deals. Sales covered more than 23 million square feet, reflecting strong demand from local, regional and international investors. Mortgage deals reached AED 2.8 billion, showing solid support from the banking sector. Activity spanned 114 areas, with Tilal leading in value at AED 467.9 million, followed by Muwailih Commercial and Al-Sajaa Industrial. The strong performance highlights rising investor confidence, clear regulations and Sharjah’s growing appeal as a hub for property investments.

FAQs about real estate news in the UAE

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